Current Drought Stage & Watering Restrictions

Effective Jan. 1, 2024, the City of Kyle will begin allowing the installation of new landscaping and permitting of new pools. All other Amended Stage 3 Drought Restrictions will remain in effect until further notice. The City of Kyle has been under Amended Stage 3 Mandatory Water Use Management Rules since Friday, Sept. 1, 2023.  

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 Code Enforcement at 512-262-3914 or email codeenforcement@cityofkyle.com. 

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, a soaker hose, drip irrigation, or automatic irrigation system from 7 p.m. -10 p.m. on their designated outdoor water use day every other week. The Amended Water Schedule applies to both business and residential. 

• 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.   

The use of sprinkler, soaker hose, drip irrigation, or automatic irrigation is allowed as follows: (View April Calendar)

• No use on Saturdays and Sundays
• March 25-29 - Use allowed on designated weekday and times.
• April 1-5 - No use allowed.
• April 8-12 - Use allowed on designated weekday and times.
• April 15-19 - No use allowed.
• April 22-26 - Use allowed on designated weekday and times.
• April 29- May 3 - No use allowed.

Items and actions, which are prohibited during this stage of drought management:  

• Washing automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, or other mobile equipment at home or by hand. Commercial car washes are allowed at this time. 
• Washing sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, streets, patios, fencing or other areas except to alleviate an immediate health or safety hazard.
• Using automatic fill valve to add water to an outdoor swimming or wading pool or pond.  
• Charity car washes.  
• Sale of construction water.

At all times our drought management plan:  

• 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.   

For more tips on water conservation, visit our Water Wise & Sewer Savvy web page.