Water Use Rules in Conroe, TX (2026)
2 verified water use rules for Conroe, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Recycled Water Rules
Conroe Code of Ordinances § 14-492 allows reclaimed water in landscape irrigation only under strict conditions: no contact with unpasteurized edible crops, no spray across property lines, purple piping, no cross-connection to the potable supply, and a bilingual "DO NOT DRINK" warning sign posted where the water is used.
Conroe Reclaimed Water Irrigation Rules
Some RestrictionsConroe Code of Ordinances §§ 14-492, 14-495
Reclaimed water may be used in landscape irrigation systems if: (1)There is no direct contact with edible crops, unless the crop is pasteurized before consumption;(2)The irrigation system does not spray water across property lines that do not belong to the irrigation system's owner;(3)The irrigation system is installed using purple piping and components;(4)The irrigation system is not cross con...
Leak Reporting Duty
Conroe requires owners of any private line, hydrant or irrigation system tied to the municipal water supply to fix leaks once notified, under Code of Ordinances section 70-41. Miss the three-day repair window and the lost water is billed at four times the normal rate. Miss ten days and the owner commits a separate criminal offense.
Conroe Duty to Repair Leaking Private Lines
Some RestrictionsConroe Code of Ordinances § 70-41 (Duty to Repair Leaking Private Lines, Hydrants and Irrigation Systems)
(a)It shall be the duty of the owner of any private line, hydrant or irrigation system that is connected to the municipal water supply to maintain the owner's private facilities to prevent water loss from leakage. The owner shall promptly repair leaking private facilities following written notice from the city. The written notice from the city may require that the owner disconnect leaking irrig...
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