Katy vs Rosenberg
How do water restrictions rules compare between Katy, TX and Rosenberg, TX?
Rosenberg has fewer restrictions than Katy.
Katy, TX
Fort Bend County
Katy enforces a multi-stage drought plan with mandatory twice-weekly outdoor watering windows tied to address numbers and land use.
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Fort Bend County
Rosenberg's drought contingency ordinance (2019-16) sets staged outdoor watering restrictions tied to address numbers when triggers such as low rainfall or high demand are met.
View full Rosenberg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Katy | Rosenberg |
|---|---|---|
| Watering days | Twice per week | - |
| Allowed hours | Before 8am or after 8pm | - |
| First offense | Written warning | - |
| Repeat fines | $200 to $2,000 | - |
| Service shutoff | Possible for repeats | - |
| Authorizing ordinance | - | Ord. 2019-16 |
| Stage 1 target | - | 5% demand reduction |
| Even addresses | - | Sun/Thu before 10 a.m. |
| Odd addresses | - | Sat/Wed early/late |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Katy FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Katy?
Under Stage 3, even addresses water Sunday and Thursday, odd addresses Saturday and Wednesday, only before 8 a.m. or after 8 p.m. Monday is a no-water day.
What happens if I violate the watering rules?
First violation is a written warning. Subsequent violations carry fines from $200 up to $2,000 per incident, and the city may disconnect water service.
Can I wash my car in the driveway?
Not with an open hose during mandatory restrictions. A bucket or commercial car wash that recycles water is allowed.
Rosenberg FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Rosenberg under Stage 1?
Even-numbered addresses water Sundays and Thursdays from midnight to 10 a.m. Odd addresses water Saturdays and Wednesdays from midnight to 10 a.m. and again 8 p.m. to midnight.
What triggers Stage 1 of the plan?
A drop in annual rainfall, sustained above-normal temperatures, or rising water demand can prompt the city to enter Stage 1 of the drought contingency plan.
How do restrictions end?
Stage 1 lifts after water usage returns to normal for three consecutive days; otherwise the city may escalate to Stage 2.
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