For the first time in nearly two years, outdoor watering limits in Georgetown have been lifted because of recent rains. On May 28 the Brazos River Authority lifted drought declarations for all lakes and reservoirs in the Brazos River basin, which include Lake Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow Lake.

The Memorial Day weekend rains raised Lake Georgetown to 900 feet—above the full level—and Stillhouse Hollow Lake, another source of water for the city, rose 10 feet to full level, according to a city news release.

Georgetown customers can now return to a normal watering schedule of three times per week based on the last digit of their address number, according to the city's watering schedule.

Watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is not permitted any time on Monday, and violators of these restrictions could be fined. Watering with a hand-held hose or bucket or using drip irrigation can be done any day, as can washing a vehicle.

Though the city is no longer enforcing watering restrictions, officials are still encouraging customers to continue water conservation efforts as drought conditions could return in the future, according to the news release.