What to Know: Austin Stage 2 Drought Water Restrictions

Graphic courtesy of the City of Austin

The drought rages on.  Starting today, August 24th, Stage 2 Drought restrictions are in effect.  This ish is serious, people.

Here’s what the Stage 2 Water Restrictions mean to you:

• You can only water your yard once a week (check the schedules in the graphic above)
  • Odd-numbered addresses on Saturday; Even-numbered on Sunday
  • Automatic sprinkler systems before 10A
  • Hose sprinklers before 10A or after 7P
• You can only wash your car on designated days and ZERO charity car washes
• If you want water at a restaurant, you have to ask for it — they are not allowed to serve it unless asked for
• Sidewalks, driveways and parking areas cannot be washed unless there’s a safety or health hazard
• Outdoor fountains must be off, except to aerate aquatic life
• Automatic fill valves for pools must be off

To report water waste, call 3-1-1.

[Check out our tips for better gardening during the drought]

Want to go above and beyond? Learn how to be a Water Conservation Super Hero and check out Ari’s post “Pee in the Shower: 10 Tips for Water Conservation at Home.” You can also visit www.WaterWiseAustin.com, the city’s site on Water Conservation.

How will the water restrictions affect you? Let us know in the comments!