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Water Use Rules in Hutto, TX (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Hutto, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

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Recycled Water Rules

The City of Hutto does not run a recycled-water utility program, but its Drought Contingency Plan carves out Type I and Type II recycled water as the one allowed source for dust control and construction water once Stage 3 or Stage 4 restrictions ban using potable water for those purposes.

Hutto Recycled Water Use in Drought

Light Restrictions

Hutto Code of Ordinances § 24.07.039(b)(3)(C)(vi), (b)(4)(C)(iv)

(vi) Use of water for dust control is absolutely prohibited, with the exception that type I recycled water can be applied where contact between humans and the recycled water is likely and type II recycled water can be applied where contact between humans and the recycled water is unlikely. ... (iv) Use of water for residential or commercial construction is absolutely prohibited, with the except...

Leak Reporting Duty

City of Hutto customers who want a bill credit for a leak on their side of the water meter must request the adjustment in writing to the city manager. Once the city gives notice of an unrepaired leak, failing to fix it counts as a nonessential water use that can trigger drought-plan penalties.

Hutto Water Leak Repair Duty

Some Restrictions

Hutto Code of Ordinances §§ 24.04.039(e), 24.07.037

Adjustment of charges due to leaks.Exemption to the rates provided in the fee schedule in appendix A of this code may be requested by a customer, in writing, from the city manager, or his assigned agent, for leaks that occur on the customer side of the meter. ... Nonessential water use.Water uses that are not essential nor required for the protection of public health, safety, and welfare, inclu...

Looking for Williamson County county-wide rules?

County ordinances apply to unincorporated areas and may supplement Hutto city rules.

Water Use Rules in Williamson County