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Water Waste

Austin, TX · City rule · Reviewed 2026-09-28

Austin prohibits avoidable water waste such as irrigation runoff and watering in ways that violate the current conservation-stage restrictions.

Official source: Find Your Watering DaySource checked 2026-09-28

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The rule in plain language

Austin Water pairs watering schedules with ongoing conservation rules. Customers should repair leaks and broken irrigation, keep water on the intended landscape, and follow method and time restrictions.

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What should I do first?

Inspect the system while it runs, repair leaks or misdirected heads, and verify the current schedule before the next cycle.

What can change the answer?

The source of water, conservation stage, irrigation method, leak or runoff conditions, and a documented exemption can change the analysis.

What to keep in mind

A permitted watering day does not authorize water to run into streets, sidewalks, or neighboring property. Enforcement and allowed exceptions depend on current rules and facts.

Official source

Find Your Watering Day

City rule: City of Austin · retrieved-2026-09-26 · Source checked 2026-09-28 · Reviewed 2026-09-28

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