Critical Water Shortage Conditions Take Effect Immediately

Effective immediately, we are asked to work together to achieve a 30% water use reduction. Please limit all outdoor watering as much as possible according plan:

Critical Water Shortage Conditions Response

Goal: Achieve a 30 percent reduction in total water use.

SREWSC Management Measures:

Flushing of water mains shall be suspended. Customers with consumption in excess of 10,000 gallons per month may be subject to installation of flow restrictors.

Water Use Restrictions:

Indoor Conservation Measures

• Check for toilet and faucet leaks and repair any found leaks
• Use water displacement device in toilet tank or replace older model toilets with HET models when
• Install aerators on Don’t leave faucets running when not in use.
• While waiting for hot water to reach faucet, catch cold water in a container to be
• Never use the toilet to dispose of trash.
• Only run dishwasher with full
• Store drinking water in a container in the
• Reduce use of garbage
• Wash only full loads of
• Turn off master water shutoff when out of town or on
• Draw less water for bath or reduce shower
• Do not over water

Outdoor Conservation Measures

• Irrigation and Lawn Care
  • Irrigation of landscaped areas shall be limited to designated watering days between the hours of 6:00 a.m. until 9:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 11:00 p.m. and shall be by means of hand-held hoses equipped with positive shutoff, hand-held buckets, drip irrigation, and soakers hoses only. The use of hose-end sprinklers or permanently installed automatic sprinkler systems is prohibited at all times.
  • Use of soaker hoses for foundation protection shall be limited to designated water days and
  • Cut lawns on highest setting and leave lawn clippings on lawn instead of Use mulch to conserve soil moisture.
• Washing vehicles
  • Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, or other vehicle not in the immediate interest of public health, safety, and welfare is prohibited.

• Pools and other water features
  • Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any swimming pools, wading pools, or Jacuzzi- type pools is prohibited.
  • Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.

• Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare.
• The following nonessential uses of water are prohibited:
  • use of water to wash down any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
  • use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
  • use of water for dust control;
  • flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
  • failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak(s).
• Utilize supplemental water sources where possible (e.g. purchased water, collected rainwater, ). Supplemental water sources must be isolated from the WSC system per TCEQ regulations.
• Utilize water reuse where possible.
• No application for new, additional, expanded, or increased-in-size water service connections meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains, or water service facilities of any kind shall be approved, and time limits for approval of such applications are hereby suspended for such time as this drought response stage or a higher-numbered stage shall be in effect.

Emergency Water Shortage Conditions Response