💦 Central Texas Summer 2025 Watering Restrictions: What You Need to Know (and Why It Matters)
☀️ It’s officially summer in Central Texas, and the temps are rising faster than your AC bill! With lakes running low and humidity hanging heavy, cities across the region are tightening up water use to stretch every last drop. Whether you’re a homeowner, property manager, or local business, here’s your friendly, no-fluff guide to what’s in effect right now—and what we’re likely to see as summer heats up.
💧 Current Watering Restrictions Across Central Texas 💧
🌆 Austin + LCRA Service Area
Stage 2 Watering Rules in Effect
Austin residents and commercial properties are on a strict once-a-week watering schedule.
🗓️ Here’s how it breaks down:
Automatic Systems
Odd addresses: Wednesdays
Even addresses: Thursdays
⏰ Times: Midnight–5 AM or 7 PM–Midnight
Hose-End Sprinklers
Odd addresses: Saturdays
Even addresses: Sundays
⏰ Times: Midnight–10 AM or 7 PM–Midnight
Drip Irrigation
Allowed two days/week, depending on address (e.g., Sun/Thu)
🚫 Fines up to $1,000 per violation
📞 Call 3-1-1 to report water waste or get assistance.
🔗 Learn more from Austin Water
🏡 LCRA-Served Cities (Cedar Park, Dripping Springs, more)
Also in Stage 2, with once-weekly watering limits to help reduce regional demand by 20%.
🏘️ Travis County Utility Districts (like WCID 10)
Still in Stage 2 since August 2023
1 irrigation day per week (before 5 AM)
No runoff, no water waste
No charity car washes 🚫🚗🧽
🔗 More at WaterDistrict10.org
🌵 City of Kyle
Welcome to Stage 3 (bi-weekly!) 😬
Hose, sprinkler, or drip systems only between 7–10 PM every other week based on your address
E.g., Addresses ending in 0 or 1 = water on Mondays
Hand-watering with a shut-off nozzle is OK anytime
No automatic pool refills, no runoff, nada.
🔗 Kyle’s water rules
🌳 Georgetown, Cedar Park, Pflugerville, Manor, and more
Georgetown: Stage 2 – once-a-week watering
Cedar Park: Two-days-a-week conservation schedule
Pflugerville & Manor: Still in Stage 1, lighter restrictions
Most other Williamson/Travis utilities are in Stage 1 or 2
🔗 Check Georgetown’s rules
🔗 Cedar Park info
⛰️ Hill Country & Edwards Aquifer Region
Kerrville: Actively monitoring – messaging urges Stage 3 behavior
Edwards Aquifer Area (incl. San Antonio):
Stage 5 for groundwater permit holders – reduce pumping by 44%
SAWS (San Antonio Water System) at Stage 3
📉 Why the Crackdown?
It’s not just a hot summer—it’s a dry one. Reservoirs and aquifers are struggling:
🌊 Lake Travis & Lake Buchanan are both hovering at less than 50% capacity
💀 Medina Lake is barely alive at 2% capacity
🪨 Canyon Lake is only about 46% full
🕳️ Edwards Aquifer is at historically low levels—and dropping
🌦️ What’s the Summer Forecast?
According to meteorologists and local climatologists:
🔥 Expect highs in the low-to-mid 90s for most of June and July
🌫️ Humidity remains high
⛈️ Afternoon storms are scattered but not enough to refill lakes
📉 Evaporation > Rainfall = Continued stress on water supplies
🧠 If July and August stay hot and dry, expect Stage 3 restrictions across more cities—including stricter limits on turf watering, car washing, and park irrigation.
🛠️ How You Can Adapt (and Save Water & Money!)
💡 Install smart irrigation controllers and soil moisture sensors
🌾 Convert turf areas to native or drought-tolerant plants
💧 Add drip irrigation zones for beds and trees
🧺 Mulch, compost, and core-aerate to retain moisture
💰 Don’t forget to check out 2025 water rebates in Central Texas
🧑🔧 Need help navigating the restrictions or upgrading your system?
Accord Irrigation Technologies is your local expert for drought-smart design, rebate-eligible installations, and automated system tune-ups.
📞 Contact us today to schedule a seasonal audit or conservation consultation.
Let’s keep your landscape thriving without breaking the rules or the bank. 🌱💧