Water Restrictions

Note About Water Stage Classifications

Boerne City Council voted on July 26, 2022, to approve a change to the water restriction stages. The restrictions that previously applied to Stage 2 will now be classified as Stage 1.

Boerne Utilities customers have been working together to conserve water by only watering once per week on their designated day under what was Stage 2 restrictions. The same once per week restrictions remain in place but are now referred to as Stage 1.

Under current Stage 1 Water Restrictions, outdoor landscape watering is limited to only once per week on a customer’s designated day and during the allowable hours as detailed below. Your efforts to conserve water are making a difference and are greatly appreciated.

Stage 1 Watering Rules

The City of Boerne is currently in Stage 1 Water Restrictions with mandatory conservation measures. Under Stage 1, residential and commercial utility customers are required to limit the use of water for landscape irrigation. This also applies to reclaimed water customers. Customers are permitted to use individual sprinklers or sprinkler systems for lawns, gardens, or other landscaped areas on one designated weekday.

  • Sprinkler landscape watering allowed on only one day per week.
  • Watering only allowed before 11 a.m. and after 7 p.m. on your assigned day.
  • Watering on weekends is not allowed.
  • Watering by hand with a hose or bucket allowed any time.

Designated watering days are assigned according to the last number of the street address as follows:

  • 0 or 1 – Monday
  • 2 or 3 – Tuesday
  • 4 or 5 – Wednesday
  • 6 or 7 – Thursday
  • 8 or 9 – Friday

Report a Watering Violation

If you observe a watering violation, you can fill out an online form to let the City of Boerne know. The City will review the reported information and water meter data and inform a resident or business if they are in violation and issue warnings and/or fines if applicable.

Click here to report a watering violation.

STAGE 2 WATER RESTRICTIONS AND RULES

Stage 1 water conservation for reclaimed water customers limits watering to one day per week

How We Conserve Water

The City of Boerne’s current conservation program aims to reduce average annual per capita water consumption and unaccounted for water through the following methods:

Drought Contingency Plan

The City’s Drought Contingency Plan includes criteria for the initiation and termination of drought response stages, outside watering day designations, and penalties for violation of the ordinance. Please see changes to City's Drought Contingency Plan.

Year-Round Mandatory Conservation

The City has in place a year-round ordinance that prohibits landscape watering from 11 a.m. – 7 p.m. Read the full Year-Round Water Restriction ordinance.

Turf Management

The City regulates the types of turf grasses allowed for new residential and commercial development. The ordinance also contains requirements related to irrigation systems, replacement of damaged turf, and requirements for depth of soil. Please see the information on Turf Management and Native Grasses.

Water Conservation Tips

Check out some of the tips and ideas below to learn how you can help conserve water.

  • Turn off the faucet while brushing your teeth or shaving. Don't let the water run.
  • Reduce your shower time by 5 - 10 minutes.
  • Fix leaks in toilets, sinks, and washing machines.
  • Water lawns only once per week and early in the morning to prevent water evaporation.
  • Adjust sprinkler heads so they are watering the grass and not the pavement.
  • Install rain shut-off devices on sprinkler systems to prevent watering during or after a rain.
  • Use energy efficient appliances.
  • Learn how to water for a Texas Landscape.

See more tips from the Texas Water Development Board.