Water Conservation

The City of Kyle Water Utilities Department is committed to saving you money and providing tools to help you conserve water, especially during periods of prolonged drought.

About Kyle Water

Drought Restrictions

Rebate Programs

Smart Water Meters

Irrigation Efficiency

As much as 60% of Kyle utility bills goes towards lawn irrigation in the summertime.

To save money and maintain a healthy landscape during prolonged periods of drought, learn how to properly program your irrigation controller. Deep, infrequent watering will encourage your lawn’s roots to grow deeper, helping your lawn survive both the drought as well as pests and diseases.

Irrigation System Tips:

For most automatic irrigation systems, you only need:

One Program with appropriate run times for each zone, and One Start Time.

Ensure your Watering Day follows our current drought restrictions. (You may need to use the “CYCLIC” or “INTERVAL” function to water once every other week, depending on our current drought restrictions.)

Or, to maximize your savings, keep your system OFF and only run it manually when you need to on your watering day.

WATCH: Rain Bird ESP-ME3 Basic Programming

WATCH: Hunter X-Core Programming Overview and Setting Up Program A

Watering the sidewalk? Notice any misting? Perform your own SPRINKLER CHECKUP and make sure your system is running efficiently.

Do-It-Yourself Sprinkler Checkup

Save Water and Money

Just one broken or missing sprinkler component could waste as much as 1,000 gallons per week. The City of Kyle is committed to helping you save water and money during times of drought. Avoid watering the sidewalk and wasting water due to misting by performing your own sprinkler checkup.

If you update your system, remember that the WaterSense label identifies products that have been certified for water efficiency and performance.

Water-Saving Tips

Water-Smart Landscaping

Replace your thirsty turf grass with WaterSmart alternatives by utilizing the City’s new rebate.

Mulch

Mulching your trees and landscape beds helps retain moisture from rain and watering, improve the soil that supports plant health, and regulate soil temperature during our hot summers.

Know Your Controller

Head into the garage to ensure your irrigation controller is set to Cyclic or Interval watering. Use online tutorials to ensure your irrigation schedule follows the City’s current watering restrictions.

Cycle and Soak

Split your runtime into shorter intervals that add up to the total runtime, and allow the water to soak into the soil. For example, use 3 cycles of 5 minutes each, with 30 to 60 minutes in between. Speak with an irrigation professional to learn the right intervals for your lawn and soil.

Issues to Look For

Misting

Wind can blow it away and keep water from reaching your lawn.

Solution: Ask your irrigation professional to check the water pressure.

Leaks

Look for water pooling on the surface or spraying where it should not.

Solution: Flag the location of each leak or break and contact an irrigation professional.

Broken or Missing Sprinklers and Drippers

Look for missing sprinklers, ones that do not pop up, or small geysers.

Solution: Flag the broken component and contact an irrigation professional.

Sprinklers Aimed Incorrectly

Look for overspray or spray outside the landscape.

Solution: Turn the nozzle to face the correct direction.

Poor Sprinkler Coverage

Spray should reach the next sprinkler head in the system.

Solution: Adjust the spray distance and direction of the nozzle to ensure head-to-head coverage.

Irrigation Schedule Not Adjusted for the Seasons

Set your system to a weather-based mode or follow a seasonal schedule.

Solution: Select weather-based mode on the controller if available, or change the schedule as the season changes.

Native Landscaping

Native plants have no problem with our natural drought cycle! If you want to embrace the native look, we can help you replace your traditional turf with more drought-tolerant options! Local pollinators will thank you.

What About My HOA?

Your HOA cannot prohibit you from using drought-tolerant landscaping (Texas Property Code §202.007), but they can set rules about how your yard looks. Always review your landscaping plans with your HOA.

Your HOA can no longer fine you if your lawn goes brown while we are under drought restrictions (Texas Property Code §202.008).

Let’s work together! Invite the Water Conservation Coordinator to speak at your next HOA meeting by emailing wcrp@cityofkyle.com.

Other Ways to Conserve Outdoors

Check your irrigation settings regularly
Harvest rainwater
Water the plants, not the sidewalk
Adjust sprinklers
Use mulch in landscaping beds
Utilize drip irrigation
Choose drought-tolerant, native plants
Cover pools and spas when not in use to lessen evaporation

TWDB’s Conserving Water Outdoors

Toilet Leaks: The Most Common Indoor Leak!

Toilet leaks are the most common source of leaks and waste an average of 200 gallons per day! They can be silent and cost you a lot of money!

Check your toilet for leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If the toilet is leaking, color will appear in the bowl within 15 minutes.

The issue may be with the toilet tank flapper. Did you know we have a rebate for that?

Other Ways to Conserve Indoors

Shower instead of bathe
Turn off the faucet while you brush your teeth
Wash only full loads of clothes
Verify that your home is leak-free
Repair dripping faucets and showers