Carrollton vs Cedar Hill
How do water restrictions rules compare between Carrollton, TX and Cedar Hill, TX?
Carrollton has fewer restrictions than Cedar Hill.
Carrollton, TX
Dallas County
Carrollton enforces water conservation under local water district rules. Watering days and times designated. Drought stages may impose additional limits.
View full Carrollton rules →Cedar Hill, TX
Dallas County
Cedar Hill Ordinance 2008-370 prohibits outdoor watering between 10 AM and 6 PM from May 1 through September 30. Stage 2 restricts to two designated days per week by address. Fines start at $200 for the first offense, up to $2,000 for the fourth.
View full Cedar Hill rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Carrollton | Cedar Hill |
|---|---|---|
| Watering Days | Check water district | - |
| Hours | Before 10 AM / after 6 PM | - |
| Runoff | Prohibited | - |
| Drought | Staged restrictions | - |
| No Watering | - | 10 AM - 6 PM (May-Sep) |
| Stage 2 Even | - | Tue/Fri, 6 PM-10 AM |
| Stage 2 Odd | - | Mon/Thu, 6 PM-10 AM |
| Ordinance | - | Ord. 2008-370 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Carrollton FAQ
When can I water my lawn?
Check Carrollton’s water district for designated days and times. Typically before 10 AM or after 6 PM.
What happens during drought?
Texas cities use staged drought plans. Higher stages impose stricter limits up to total outdoor watering bans.
Cedar Hill FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Cedar Hill?
May through September, watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 6 PM. Under Stage 2, even addresses water Tuesday/Friday, odd addresses Monday/Thursday, all between 6 PM and 10 AM.
What is the fine for watering during restricted hours?
First offense up to $200, increasing with each subsequent violation up to $2,000 for the fourth offense.
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