Austin is currently in Conservation Stage rules.
Austin Water says automatic irrigation is limited to one designated day per week, with time-of-day limits. Hose-end sprinklers and drip irrigation can use up to two designated days, while hand-held watering and tree bubblers are allowed at any time under the current Conservation Stage.
Current Conservation Stage basics
Before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on the designated day.
Also subject to designated days and time windows.
Residential automatic/manual schedules are based on odd or even address. Because drought stages can change, use Austin Water's current address lookup before relying on a saved calendar.
Residential odd/even schedule
The City's published Conservation Stage plan lists odd-numbered residential addresses for automatic/manual irrigation on Wednesday and even-numbered residential addresses on Thursday. Hose-end and drip schedules provide a second designated day. Always confirm against the current Austin Water lookup because stages and schedules can change.
Why this matters to home risk
Overwatering can hide irrigation leaks, worsen drainage problems, and waste money. Underwatering during prolonged heat can stress landscaping and trees. A useful home plan should therefore combine the current rule with weather, plant type and observed runoff—not simply tell every homeowner to water more.
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