Stage 4 prohibits Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp. customers from using water to operate water features, such as fountains, splash pads and misters, or to wash a motor vehicle.
Public pools are allowed to fill water to maintain a safe water quality. Golf courses receiving water from the DSWSC must develop a drought contingency plan.
Residents may only water their lawn with a handheld hose or drip irrigation systems between 7 a.m.-10 a.m. or 7 p.m.-10 p.m. Odd-number addresses can irrigate on Saturdays, and even-number addresses can water on Tuesdays.
Commercial and homeowners association areas can water Fridays for odd addresses and Tuesdays for even addresses. Public schools can only irrigate on Mondays.
According to the U.S. Drought Monitor, 70% of Hays County is in a severe drought, and about 50% of Travis County is experiencing a severe drought.
For more information, visit www.drippingspringswater.com.
