City of Kyle Under Stage 2 Mandatory Water Use Management Rules - Conserve Water

As of Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, The City of Kyle will begin to allow the construction of pools and the installation of sod with the condition that all watering must adhere to the City's current watering restrictions. There will be no allowances for extra watering days to establish sod and these restrictions also apply to general landscaping such as trees and shrubs. 

As of Aug. 18, 2022, the City of Kyle has revised the Stage 2 water schedule to allow residential and commercial customers to water by sprinkler, soaker hose, drip irrigation, or automatic irrigation system from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. on their designated outdoor water use day.   

Kyle water customers are advised that amended Stage 2 mandatory water use management rules are in effect. As outlined in ordinance 569, that governs our Drought Plan, failure to comply with this ordinance can result in a fine of up to $2,000. City Staff will be monitoring and those found violating current mandatory water use management rules will be issued warnings. Residents are asked to check and adjust all automatic irrigation systems to make sure they align with the current watering schedule. 

It is very important that all residents do their part to abide by these revised watering rules and to continue to conserve and reduce water use as much as possible during this drought. 

To report a violation, please contact Kyle Code Enforcement at 512-262-3914 or email codeenforcement@cityofkyle.com. 

The City of Kyle reserves the right to alter water restrictions at any time based on drought conditions and consumption trends.

Check out the National Integrated Drought Information System for statewide information about the ongoing drought conditions.

Customers may water (irrigate):   

• By a hose and sprinkler, a soaker hose, drip irrigation, or automatic irrigation system from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. on their designated outdoor water use day.   
• By handheld hose, or handheld watering can from 7 p.m.- 10 a.m. on any day. Any time a handheld hose is used, the hose must have a positive shut-off nozzle connected to the emitting end.  

Revised Water (Irrigation) Schedule:   

• Residential Odd-Numbered Addresses: Wednesdays from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.   
• Residential Even-Numbered Addresses: Thursdays from 7 p.m.- 10 p.m.   
• Commercial & Multi-Family: Friday from 7 p.m.-10 p.m. 

Washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, or other vehicle or mobile equipment:  

• Only from 7 p.m.-10 a.m. on the customer's designated water use day.  
• Washing must be done with a handheld bucket or handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle. 

Items and actions, which are prohibited during this stage of drought management:  

• Using automatic fill valve to add water to an outdoor swimming or wading pool or pond.  
• Charity car washes.  
• Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, streets, patios or other paved areas except to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard.

At all times our drought management plan:  

• Requires customers to repair leaks, broken lines, watering fixtures, and to ensure that irrigation systems are operated in a manner which reduces waste.  
• Prohibits run-off from property line to a distance of 50 feet or more. 
• Prohibits allowing water to pond in a street or parking lot to a depth in excess of 0.25 inches. 
• Prohibits watering or irrigating landscape between the hours of 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.   

For more information, visit CityofKyle.com/Drought.