Buda enters Stage 3 drought restrictions
BUDA, Texas (KXAN) – The City of Buda officially entered Stage 3 drought restrictions Monday.
According to the city’s water conservation page, the rain that fell in December was not enough to keep the region out of extreme drought conditions.
Exceptional drought declared by Barton Springs/Edwards Aquifer Conservation District
The city said water customers must follow these rules during Stage 3:
Irrigation with hose-end and automatic sprinkler systems:
Once per week on designated day; allowed between 7-11 a.m. and 7-11 p.m.
Odd-numbered residential: Wednesday
Even-numbered residential: Thursday
Commercial, mixed use and multi-family: Tuesday
School and City athletic fields: Tuesday and Friday
Irrigation with handheld bucket, handheld hose, soaker hose, or drip irrigation system:
Restricted to the outdoor watering once-per-week schedule
Prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Irrigation of vegetable gardens
Allowed on any day
Prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Irrigation to protect trees
Restricted to outdoor watering once-per-week schedule
Prohibited between 11:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
Commercial Nurseries
Subject to the time restrictions when using automated irrigation systems, but may operate any day. Use of handheld bucket, handheld hose with positive shutoff device, soaker hose, and/or drip irrigation systems are permitted at any time on any day
Foundation Watering
Any day and at any time. However, saturation to the point it causes pooling in the yard or runoff is prohibited
Swimming Pools
Filling of new swimming pools is prohibited
Makeup water for existing swimming pools is allowed
Pool surfaces shall be covered at least 50 percent when not in use
Outdoor splash pads may operate no more than three days per week.
Operation of government owned swimming pools and outdoor splash pads are
exempted
Aesthetic water features
Non-Recirculating prohibited at all times
Washing of impervious surfaces
Prohibited, unless required for health and safety
Vehicle Washing
Noncommercial vehicle washing is allowed at any time but must comply with
the once-per-week outdoor watering schedule using a handheld bucket or a
handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff deviceCommercial vehicle washing is allowed on any day and at any time
Charity carwashes are prohibited
Other Nonessential water uses
Allowed, but all reasonable measures shall be taken to limit the use.
Construction Water
Construction Water used for non-potable needs, such as dust suppression, shall utilize alternative sources of water such as rainwater, graywater, and reclaimed water to the maximum extent available. The City Manager may cap withdrawals from construction meters connected to the City water system.
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