Water Use Rules in Pearland, TX (2026)
1 verified water use rules for Pearland, Texas, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.
Verified from official government sources
Leak Reporting Duty
Pearland's Drought Contingency Plan classifies failing to fix a controllable water leak after the city gives notice as a nonessential, prohibited water use once drought restrictions are active, exposing the property to escalating fines and even water service disconnection for repeat violations.
Pearland Treats Unrepaired Leaks as Water Waste
Some RestrictionsPearland, TX Code of Ordinances § 9¾-16(7) (Drought Contingency Plan, Definitions - Nonessential water use) (Ord. No. 1009, § 1, 4-9-01)
Nonessential water use: Water uses that are not essential nor required for the protection of the public, health, safety, and welfare, including:...(7)Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).
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