Water restrictions in Keller, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
Keller purchases treated water from the City of Fort Worth and by extension draws from Tarrant Regional Water District reservoirs. As a result, Keller drought restrictions generally track the TRWD and Fort Worth drought contingency plans. In normal conditions, the city enforces year-round twice-weekly watering on assigned days based on the last digit of the street address, with watering prohibited between roughly 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. to reduce evaporation. Runoff of irrigation onto streets, sidewalks, or adjacent properties is prohibited regardless of drought stage, and broken sprinkler heads and leaks must be repaired promptly. Under Stage 1 and higher drought triggers, the watering day count may be reduced to one day per week, hand-watering of foundation plantings may be limited to hose-held or drip, and decorative water features can be restricted. Stage 3 or Stage 4 triggers can prohibit lawn irrigation entirely. Violations start with a warning, escalate to citations with fines, and can reach service disconnection for repeat offenders. New landscape installations during drought stages may require a variance. The city encourages drought-tolerant planting, irrigation audits, and smart controllers as long-term water efficiency measures.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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