Water restrictions in Richardson, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Richardson receives water from the North Texas Municipal Water District (NTMWD). Water use restrictions follow NTMWD conservation stages, which may include landscape watering schedules limiting irrigation to specific days and times based on address.
Richardson's water supply comes from the North Texas Municipal Water District. Water conservation restrictions follow NTMWD stage plans. During normal conditions, landscape watering is typically limited to twice per week on specific days based on the property address (odd/even). During drought stages, restrictions escalate to once per week or total bans on landscape watering. Automatic irrigation systems should be programmed to comply with current restrictions. Watering between 10 AM and 6 PM is typically prohibited during summer months due to evaporation. Richardson's GreenCOR program promotes water conservation and sustainable practices.
Water waste violations may result in warnings and escalating fines. During drought stages, violations carry higher penalties.
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