Dallas Water Utilities is urging residents and businesses to follow year-round watering restrictions as summer temperatures spike and precipitation drops, increasing demand on the city’s water resources.
The twice-weekly watering schedule limits irrigation to assigned days based on address, with additional restrictions prohibiting sprinkler use between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. from April through October. Hand watering, soaker hoses, and drip irrigation remain permitted any day at any time.
Additional requirements prohibit water runoff onto streets and mandate shutting off sprinklers during precipitation. Residents can report water waste by calling the city’s 3-1-1 information line.
These conservation measures help reduce monthly water bills while extending the life of Dallas’ water infrastructure. With Texas experiencing increasingly hot summers, protecting water resources has become critical for the city’s long-term sustainability.
Dallas Water Utilities offers free irrigation system evaluations by licensed specialists to help identify leaks and broken sprinkler heads. Property owners with automatic systems must install rain and freeze sensors to prevent unnecessary watering.
The utility provides weekly watering advice via text or email to help residents optimize their irrigation schedules. These free alerts adjust recommendations based on weather conditions and seasonal needs.
More information about conservation programs and resources is available at savedallaswater.com.