Beginning March 10 New Braunfels and the surrounding area entered Stage 1 drought restrictions due to a lack of sufficient rainfall.
The community had previously been in nondrought water status since Nov. 1, according to a press release from New Braunfels Utilities, but water levels in the Edwards Aquifer dropped to 660 feet on March 9, triggering the drought restrictions.
During these restrictions residents are required to follow a schedule for using sprinkler or irrigation systems based on their address.
The schedule is as follows:
