Stage 2 Water Allowances and Restrictions
Outdoor Irrigation (Automatic and Hand Hose End Sprinkler Systems)
- Not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Twice-per–week outdoor watering schedule on designated day.
- Odd-numbered residential: Wednesday and/or Saturday
- Even-numbered residential: Thursday and/or Sunday
- Commercial, mixed use and multifamily: Tuesday and/or Friday
- It is recommended that outdoor watering be limited to one of the permitted watering days each week in order to promote conservation.
Irrigation with Handheld Bucket, Handheld Hose or Drip Irrigation System
- Not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Twice-per-week outdoor watering schedule on designated day.
- Odd-numbered residential: Wednesday and/or Saturday
- Even-numbered residential: Thursday and/or Sunday
- Commercial, mixed use and multifamily: Tuesday and/or Friday
Irrigation of Vegetable Gardens with a Handheld Bucket, Handheld Hose, Soaker Hose or Drip Irrigation System
- Allowed any day of the week.
- Prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Irrigation of Protected Trees by a Soaker Hose, Automatic Bubbler, Tree Watering Bag, or Similar Device Placed Within a Tree’s Dripline
- Allowed any day of the week.
- Prohibited between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Swimming Pools
- Filling of new swimming pools using municipal water is prohibited.
- Makeup water for existing swimming pools is allowed.
- Pool surfaces shall be covered at least 25 percent when not in use.
Aesthetic Water Features
- Non-Recirculating prohibited at all times.
Washing of Impervious Surfaces
- Prohibited, unless required for health and safety.
Vehicle Washing
- Noncommercial vehicle washing is allowed on your designated watering day using a handheld bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff device. Vehicle washing is prohibited between the ours of 10 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
- Commercial vehicle washing is allowed on any day and at any time.
- Charity carwashes are not allowed, unless held at and using a commercial carwash facility to wash vehicles.
Violations
Anyone who violates this ordinance could be fined between $100 and $500 and be subject to utility surcharges.
You can report water violations at codeenforcement@ci.buda.tx.us.
Additional information on water conservation can be found at www.ci.buda.tx.us/waterconservation.
