Water restrictions in Mesquite, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Mesquite follows NTMWD (North Texas Municipal Water District) drought stages with twice-weekly watering by address and time-of-day restrictions year-round.
Mesquite's water comes from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD), which sets regional drought stage restrictions. Year-round, outdoor watering with sprinklers is limited to twice per week based on address (even-numbered addresses on certain days, odd on others) and prohibited between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. April through October to reduce evaporation. During Stage 3 or 4 drought, watering may be reduced to once per week or banned entirely. Hand-watering with a hose, drip irrigation, and soaker hoses are typically allowed any day. Washing impervious surfaces (driveways, sidewalks) is prohibited except for safety reasons. Texas Property Code 202.007 protects xeriscape and drought-resistant landscaping from HOA bans. Violations carry fines up to $2,000.
Specific penalty amounts for this ordinance are not published in a publicly accessible fine schedule. Contact Mesquite code enforcement directly for current fines, enforcement procedures, and hearing options.
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