Water restrictions in Tarrant County, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Water restrictions in Tarrant County are set by Tarrant Regional Water District and local utilities, not the county. TRWD drought plans typically limit outdoor watering to twice weekly during Stage 1.
Tarrant County itself does not impose water restrictions because it does not operate a public water system. Tarrant Regional Water District supplies raw water to Fort Worth, Arlington, Mansfield, and most Tarrant County retail water providers. TRWD and individual cities implement drought contingency plans with stages tied to reservoir levels on Lake Bridgeport, Eagle Mountain Lake, Lake Worth, Cedar Creek Reservoir, and Richland-Chambers Reservoir. Stage 1 typically limits outdoor watering to twice weekly before 10 AM and after 6 PM on designated days by address. Stage 2 cuts to once weekly, and Stage 3 bans most outdoor watering. Fort Worth Water, Trinity River Authority, and Johnson County SUD each enforce their own plan under TRWD guidance. Residents in unincorporated Tarrant County should check with their specific water provider.
Water restriction violations typically carry fines of $100-$500 per occurrence, escalating to $1,000-$2,000 for repeat offenses. Fort Worth and Arlington enforce through municipal courts.
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