Water Restrictions: Grapevine vs Keller
How do water restrictions rules compare between Grapevine, TX and Keller, TX?
Grapevine has fewer restrictions than Keller.
Grapevine, TX
Tarrant County
Grapevine water restrictions follow the City of Grapevine Water Conservation Plan and drought contingency stages. Year-round watering is limited to twice per week with day-of-week schedules by address.
View full Grapevine rules →Keller, TX
Tarrant County
Keller uses a tiered drought plan limiting outdoor watering to twice weekly on assigned days, restricting midday hours, and banning runoff. Keller buys water from Fort Worth, so regional triggers flow through.
View full Keller rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Grapevine | Keller |
|---|---|---|
| Max Watering | Twice per week year-round | - |
| Time Limit | Not 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | - |
| Schedule | By address number | - |
| Drought Stages | 1-4 tightens restrictions | - |
| Hand Watering | Allowed outside window | - |
| Fact | - | Twice-weekly watering on assigned days based on address digit |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Grapevine FAQ
What days can I water my lawn?
Typically twice per week by address: odd-numbered Wed/Sat, even-numbered Thu/Sun. Confirm current schedule at the Grapevine Water Utilities website.
Can I water by hand anytime?
Hand watering with a hose and nozzle (and drip irrigation) is generally allowed outside the 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. window. Drought stages may impose further limits.
What if I have new sod or new landscaping?
Request an establishment variance through Water Utilities at (817) 410-3330. Typically 30 days of daily watering is allowed for new sod and landscape installation.
Keller FAQ
How often can I water my lawn in Keller?
Under normal conditions, twice per week on assigned days based on the last digit of your street address, avoiding the midday restriction window.
What if Fort Worth enters Stage 3 drought?
Keller restrictions tighten automatically. Stage 3 can reduce watering to once per week and Stage 4 can suspend lawn irrigation outright.
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