- All restrictions from Stage One remain in effect, unless added
to or replaced by Stage Two rules.
- Landscape watering with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker
hose is allowed only once a week from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m.
on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.
- Watering with drip irrigation or 5-gallon bucket is permitted
any day, but only between 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m.
- Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time on any day.
- Use of fountains, waterfalls, or other aesthetic water features —
outdoors or indoors — is prohibited, unless a variance has been
granted for 100 percent non-potable water use.
- All non-public swimming pools must have a minimum of 25
percent of the surface area covered with evaporation screens when
not in use. Inflatable pool toys or floating decorations may be used
for this purpose.
- Washing impervious cover such as parking lots, driveways, streets
or sidewalks is prohibited. Health and safety exceptions to this rule
may be requested from SAWS in writing.
- Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment is allowed
only on assigned watering days and times. A hose with an
automatic shut-off nozzle or bucket of five gallons or less may be
used. Water should not be allowed to run into the street.
- The use of commercial car wash facilities is allowed any day.
- Operators of golf courses, athletic fields and parks must submit
a conservation plan to SAWS. For requirements, contact SAWS at
704-SAVE. Golf courses, athletic fields and parks may not irrigate
between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
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Hotels, motels and other lodging must offer and clearly notify
guests of a "linen/towel change on request only" program.
And don't forget to follow these year-round rules:
- Water waste is prohibited at
all times. This includes lawn
watering overspray and runoff.
- Restaurants may serve water
only on request (to reduce
dishwashing).
- Charity car washes allowed only
at commercial car wash facilities.
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Watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler
is allowed only once a week
from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated
watering day as determined by your address:
Last Digit
of Street
Address |
Watering
Day |
| 0 or 1 |
Monday |
| 2 or 3 |
Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 |
Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 |
Thursday |
| 8 or 9 |
Friday |
| No watering on weekends with a
sprinkler, soaker hose or irrigation
system. Areas without a street
address, such as medians and
neighborhood entryways, water on
Wednesday. |
Water for Generations
San Antonio's cheapest source of water is conservation — water we don't use. That's why our proven conservation programs have become a cornerstone of the community's long-term water management and supply strategy.
With your help, we can keep SAWS rates among the lowest in the nation, while managing tomorrow's water today.
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More Stage Two
Drought Info
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Printable Stage Two Flyer:
Stage
Two Rules
English and Spanish
Adobe PDF - 455K
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