San Antonio watering rules start this week
SAN ANTONIO (KTSA News) — The San Antonio Water System announced that watering rules are back in effect for the city starting Thursday.
Under the Stage 1 rules, sprinklers and irrigation systems can only be used before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. one day per week on the designated watering day.
The designated watering day is determined by the last digit of a resident’s street address:
- Monday – 0 or 1
- Tuesday – 2 or 3
- Wednesday – 4 or 5
- Thursday – 6 or 7
- Friday – 8 or 9
Residents are allowed to wash vehicles once per week on Saturday and Sunday with no water waste. Water waste, including water running down the street, is prohibited year-round.
Officials said watering days begin and end at midnight and overnight watering is not permitted. The rules allow residents to water using a handheld hose no matter the day or time.
Water conservation rules are triggered when the 10-day average of the Edwards Aquifer drops to 600 feet or below.