The drought restrictions were triggered when the Edwards Aquifer water level dropped to 659.8 feet.
Residents are asked to limit their use of sprinkler or irrigation systems during Stage 1 restrictions, though the use of hoses, buckets and drip irrigation systems are still permitted at any time.
Sprinkler and irrigation systems may be used once a week according to the following schedule based on home address:
- Addresses ending in 0 or 1 may use systems on Monday.
- Addresses ending in 2 or 3 may use systems on Tuesday.
- Addresses ending in 4 or 5 may use systems on Wednesday.
- Addresses ending in 6 or 7 may use systems on Thursday.
- Addresses ending in 8 or 9 may use systems on Friday.
Restrictions go into effect immediately, and residents can find more information about drought restrictions and local water levels on the NBU website.
