Water restrictions in Universal City, TX — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
Universal City residents and businesses receive water service through the San Antonio Water System SAWS or, for some areas, through East Central Special Utility District, and both systems follow Edwards Aquifer Authority drought rules tied to the J 17 index well at Fort Sam Houston. Year round rules prohibit landscape watering with irrigation systems or hose end sprinklers between 11 am and 7 pm and prohibit allowing water to run off onto paved surfaces. Drought Stage 1 begins when the 10 day average aquifer level drops below 660 feet and limits landscape watering to one day per week based on the last digit of the street address. Stage 2 tightens to one day per week and adds a drip irrigation assigned schedule, Stage 3 limits landscape watering further and adds commercial restrictions, and Stage 4 prohibits most outdoor landscape watering. Hand watering with a shut off nozzle, drip irrigation of trees, and covered rain barrel irrigation are generally allowed even in Stage 4. Violations carry SAWS fines that escalate with repeat offenses.
Contact your local code enforcement office for specific penalty information.
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