On Monday at noon the city of San Marcos will implement Stage 2 water restrictions due to the ongoing drought.
The city's residents had been under Stage 1 restrictions since December. However, the drought has reduced the level of the Edwards Aquifer to the point where Stage 2 restrictions are triggered.
Under Stage 2 restrictions, residents can only use sprinklers and automatic sprinkler systems one day per week on designated days. They can also only use these sprinklers between midnight and 10:00 a.m. and again between 8:00 p.m. and midnight.
Soaker hoses, drip irrigation, and had watering is allowed any day before 10:00 a.m. and after 8:00 p.m.
The rules also restrict at home car washing to one day per week. Filling new swimming pools, using outdoor decorative water features, and washing paved surfaces is also prohibited.
LINK: San Marcos water restrictions.
Residents wishing to report watering violations are asked to call the Water Conservation Hotline at 393-8360.
