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Year Round Landscape
Watering Restrictions
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Remember, year-round, landscape watering is allowed
only before 10 a.m. or after 8 p.m. every day, except
with a hand-held hose, soaker hose, bucket or watering
can; charity car washes are permitted only at certified
commercial car wash facilities; and water waste is
prohibited at all times.
(210) 704-SAVE
Call to report water waste or violations of water
ordinances. Report
water waste online. |
San Antonio Water System uses drought restrictions, established by city ordinance, to proactively manage the region's water resources.
The restrictions limit water use based on specific levels of the Edwards Aquifer.
City Council has approved new drought level triggers
for 2009.
Year Round
Year round restrictions are in effect when the Aquifer level is above 660 feet
mean sea level at the monitored well.
Stage 1
Stage One Alert begins when the Aquifer level reaches 660 feet
mean sea level at the monitored well.
Stage 2
Stage Two Alert begins when the Aquifer level reaches 650 feet
mean sea level at the monitored well.
Stage 3
Stage Three Alert begins when the Aquifer level reaches
640 feet mean sea level at the monitored well.
Stage 4
Stage Four restrictions may be declared at the discretion of the City Manager upon completion of a 30-day monitoring period following Stage Three declaration.
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