WateringDayShort answer. Austin (Austin Water) home — automatic or manual sprinkler system: even addresses Thursday; odd addresses Wednesday. Allowed hours: midnight–10 a.m. or 7 p.m.–midnight.
Watering days at a glance
Even house numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
Odd house numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
Current status
Austin's baseline year-round rules.
Full watering schedule
| Who | Even numbers | Odd numbers |
|---|---|---|
| Home — automatic or manual sprinkler system | Thursday | Wednesday |
| Home — hose-end sprinkler or drip | Thursday and Sunday | Wednesday and Saturday |
| Commercial / multifamily — sprinkler system | Tuesday | Friday |
| Commercial / multifamily — drip | All addresses: Tuesday and Friday | |
| Public school, HOA, golf fairway — sprinkler system | All addresses: Monday | |
| Public school, HOA, golf fairway — hose-end or drip | All addresses: Monday and Thursday | |
Allowed hours: midnight–10 a.m. or 7 p.m.–midnight
Exceptions
Hand-held hose or bucket any day, any time. Vegetable gardens on soaker hose or drip, and trees on a tree bubbler or Treegator bag, are also exempt.
Fines
Penalties can reach up to $1,000 per violation.
Does this apply to me?
City of Austin and other Austin Water customers. Nearby suburbs and water supply corporations (Loop 360 WSC, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park…) set their own days.
Questions
What day can I water in Austin?
Austin (Austin Water) home — automatic or manual sprinkler system: even addresses Thursday; odd addresses Wednesday. Allowed hours: midnight–10 a.m. or 7 p.m.–midnight.
What time can I water in Austin?
On your watering day: midnight–10 a.m. or 7 p.m.–midnight.
Can I hand water on other days?
Hand-held hose or bucket any day, any time. Vegetable gardens on soaker hose or drip, and trees on a tree bubbler or Treegator bag, are also exempt.
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in Austin?
Penalties can reach up to $1,000 per violation.
What watering stage is Austin Water in?
Conservation Stage (since September 2, 2025). Austin's baseline year-round rules.
Who do these rules apply to?
City of Austin and other Austin Water customers. Nearby suburbs and water supply corporations (Loop 360 WSC, Pflugerville, Round Rock, Cedar Park…) set their own days.
Never miss your watering day. The WateringDay app reminds you the evening before and alerts you when your utility changes stage or season.
Other cities
- San Antonio, TXSAWS · Stage 3
- Las Vegas, NVLVVWD · Mandatory seasonal watering schedule
- Dallas, TXDallas Water Utilities · Twice-weekly schedule (year-round)
- Fort Worth, TXFort Worth Water · Year-round twice-weekly watering
- Los Angeles, CALADWP · Phase 2 Water Conservation
- Orlando, FLOrange County · Two days in daylight time, one in winter
- Tampa, FLCity of Tampa Water · Modified Phase III water shortage
- Hillsborough County, FLHillsborough County (unincorporated) · Modified Phase III water shortage