Stage 2 Restrictions

Stage 2 Restrictions

The rules of the Edwards Aquifer Authority regarding water conservation are the strictest in the region and lead to good conservation practices for all water sources. The Stage Two Critical Period restrictions are triggered when the Edwards Aquifer Level reaches 650 feet mean sea level at the monitor well. Look for well levels each day in the San Antonio Express-News newspaper or on the BexarMet website.
Landscape watering is prohibited between the hours of 10 A.M. and 8 P.M. every day, year-round, except with a hand held hose or five gallon bucket; carwash fundraisers are permitted only at commercial carwash facilities; and water waste is prohibited at all times.

Critical Period Restrictions

All restrictions from Stage 1.
Aesthetic fountains, waterfalls, etc. (outdoor and/or indoor) are prohibited, unless water is re-circulated or recycled.
Watering with hand-held hose or drip irrigation permitted during the hours of 3 A.M. to 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. to 10 P.M. any day.
Watering with an irrigation system or sprinkler is permitted only once per week on the designated watering day during the hours of 3 A.M. to 8 A.M. and 8 P.M. to 10 P.M.:

• Variance required for watering new landscapes for establishment, but new landscapes are highly discouraged until conditions are more favorable.
• Filling of new and existing swimming pools is prohibited unless at least 30% of the water is obtained from a source other than the Edwards Aquifer.
• Golf courses - a 20% reduction in the replacement of daily evapotranspiration (ET) rate or 1.6 times the base usage irrigation between the hours of 8 P.M. and 10 A.M. only.
• Athletic fields shall reduce water use by an additional 5% from Stage 1 and have on file with BexarMet an approved conservation plan.
• Citizens are encouraged to wash their cars no more than twice per month. Washing cars at home is permitted only during the designated watering day with a positive shut-off hose. Water runoff onto streets is prohibited.

Stage 2 Drought Awareness restrictions continue until there is an announcement in the newspaper that Stage 2 has been cancelled or that Stage 3 is in effect.