- All restrictions from Stage One and Stage Two remain in effect, unless added to or replaced by Stage Three rules.
- Landscape watering allowed only EVERY OTHER WEEK with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose. Weeks when no watering is allowed will be announced via local media and online.
- Landscape watering is allowed only from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. on your designated watering day, as determined by your address.
- Watering with drip irrigation is allowed every Monday, Wednesday and Friday, but only from 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 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 may be requested from SAWS in writing.
- Residential washing of vehicles or other equipment only on assigned watering days/times. No street runoff allowed.
- The use of commercial car wash facilities is allowed any day.
- Operators of golf courses, athletic fields and parks must reduce watering per city ordinance. For requirements, call 704-SAVE.
- Hotels, motels and other lodging must limit linen/towel changes to once every three nights, except for health and safety.
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.
|
 |
Landscape watering is allowed only EVERY OTHER WEEK, from 3-8 a.m. and 8-10 p.m. with an irrigation system, sprinkler or soaker hose, and only on your designated watering day:
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.
|
More Stage Three
Drought Info
|
Printable Stage Three Flyer:
Stage
Three Rules
English and Spanish
Adobe PDF - 452K
|
