Water Restrictions: San Antonio vs Universal City
How do water restrictions rules compare between San Antonio, TX and Universal City, TX?
San Antonio and Universal City have similar restriction levels.
San Antonio, TX
Bexar County
SAWS enforces tiered drought rules tied to the J-17 Edwards Aquifer well. Stage 1 limits landscape watering to one day per week by address, with deeper stages tightening further.
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Bexar County
Universal City water customers follow San Antonio Water System SAWS year round conservation rules tied to the Edwards Aquifer level, with progressively tighter watering schedules during drought Stage 1 through 4.
View full Universal City rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | San Antonio | Universal City |
|---|---|---|
| Trigger | Edwards Aquifer J-17 well | Edwards Aquifer J 17 well |
| Stage 1 watering | 1 day per week by address | - |
| Allowed anytime | Hand-held hose, drip, soaker | - |
| Authority | SAWS and Edwards Aquifer Authority | - |
| Utility | - | SAWS or East Central SUD |
| Year round hours | - | No watering 11 am to 7 pm |
| Stage 1 day | - | 1 day per week by address |
| Exempt | - | Hand watering with nozzle |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
San Antonio FAQ
How do I know my watering day?
SAWS assigns days by the last digit of your street address. Check the SAWS Drought page or your monthly bill insert.
Can my HOA fine me for a brown lawn during drought?
No. Texas Property Code 202.007 protects drought-resistant landscaping, and HOAs cannot penalize compliance with mandatory restrictions.
Universal City FAQ
How do I know what stage we are in?
SAWS posts the current stage on saws.org and in utility bill inserts; Stage 2 has been common in recent summers.
Is drip irrigation restricted?
Yes in higher stages drip has its own assigned schedule, though it remains more permissive than sprinklers.
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