Current Drought Stage & Watering Restrictions
At the September 1, 2026 Council Meeting, the Kyle City Council approved the proposed updates to the Drought Contingency Plan presented by the Water Utilities Department. This update provides clear criteria to increase or decrease the drought stage restrictions, reduces the need for amendments to the drought stages, and allows the City of Kyle to effectively manage its water resources during drought conditions in a conscientious, fair, and appropriate manner.
The City of Kyle is currently under Stage 3 Drought Restrictions
Under Stage 3 Drought Restrictions, water customers may:
- Manually irrigate from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m. on any day
- Run automatic drip irrigation system from 7 p.m. to 10 a.m one day a week on designated days
- Run automatic irrigation and sprinklers from 8 p.m. to 5 a.m. one day a week on designated days
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. Residents are asked to check and adjust all automatic irrigation systems to make sure they align with the current watering schedule.
To report a violation, please contact Kyle 3-1-1.
Kyle has several area water service providers that may have different drought restrictions. If you are unsure who your water service provider is, find your address on the City of Kyle Water CCN Map, or search your address on the City of Kyle & Jurisdiction Finder.
The City of Kyle reserves the right to alter water restrictions at any time based on drought conditions and consumption trends.
Current Mandatory Water Use Management Rules
Customers may water (irrigate):
- By a hose and sprinkler or spray irrigation system from 8 p.m. - 5 a.m. once per week on their designated outdoor water use day.
- By drip irrigation or a soaker hose from 7 p.m. - 10 a.m. once per week 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.
| Last Digit of Address | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| 0 or 1 | Monday |
| 2 or 3 | Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 | Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 | Thursday |
| 8 or 9 | Friday |
| No Address/ Commercial | Saturday |
The Water Schedule applies to both business and residential.
The following activities are currently permitted for Kyle water customers:
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- Vehicle Washing: Washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, and other mobile equipment at home using a handheld hose is allowed once a week on any day.
- Cleaning Outdoor Surfaces: Pressure washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, streets, patios, fencing, and other outdoor surfaces is allowed once a week on any day.
- Foundation Watering: Irrigating around building foundations via soaker hose to help protect the structural integrity of buildings is permitted once a week on any day.
Prohibited actions during this stage of drought management:
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Watering on non-designated irrigation days or outside of permitted hours/methods.
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Construction Water Requirements:
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- Construction water used for non-potable needs, including but not limited to dust suppression, equipment cleaning, and concrete mixing, shall utilize alternative sources of water such as rainwater, graywater and reclaimed water to the maximum extent available.
- The City may cap (restrict or seize) withdrawals from construction meters connected to the city potable water system.
- Construction projects requiring watering for new landscaping materials must adhere to the designated irrigation requirements as outlined in the drought stage.
At all times our drought management plan:
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- 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 7 p.m.
What triggers a new drought stage?
Our drought stages are triggered by:
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- Assessing the daily usage of our water system as well as our daily production
- Our local water authorities (GBRA, BSEACD, and EAA) declare increased drought restrictions
- A water quality, supply, distribution system or other emergency exists as determined by the City Manager or his/her designee.
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