Due to high consumption, water storage tanks are low, resulting in Dripping Springs Water Supply Corp., or DSWSC, customers entering Stage 5 water restrictions effective July 20.
Stage 5 water restrictions prohibit Dripping Springs residents from watering their lawns, washing cars or any other nonessential uses of water.
Stage 5 restrictions are normally triggered by a low supply of water, according to DSWSC.
According to the United States Drought Monitor, 70% of Hays County is in a severe drought, and about 50% of Travis County is experiencing a severe drought.
