City of Hutto now in Stage 1 water conservation: What this means for you
HUTTO, Texas - The City of Hutto is easing water restrictions ahead of the new year.
Effective now, the city dropped from Stage 2 water conservation efforts to Stage 1, which means watering on certain days is voluntary, but still encouraged.
Residents can also refill swimming pools or wash cars, buildings or driveways.
What This Means for Hutto Residents and Businesses
Stage 1 water conservation is voluntary but encouraged and focuses on reducing outdoor water use. Here’s what Stage 1 entails:
- Industrial, commercial, and institutional customers are asked to voluntarily water outdoors only on Mondays and Fridays.
- Even-numbered residential addresses are asked to voluntarily water outdoors only on Sundays and Thursdays.
- Odd-numbered residential addresses are asked to voluntarily water outdoors only on Saturdays and Tuesdays.
- Outdoor watering should only occur before 10 am or after 8 pm on designated days.
- "Outdoor watering" is defined as using automatic irrigation systems and hose-end sprinklers.
- All water customers are encouraged to practice water conservation and to minimize or discontinue water use for non-essential purposes.
Key Differences from Stage 2
With the move to Stage 1, some of the mandatory restrictions from Stage 2 are lifted. During Stage 2, all restrictions were required and enforceable. In Stage 1:
- While outdoor watering is still restricted to certain days, it is voluntary.
- Swimming pool filling and vehicle washing are no longer restricted.
- Restaurants may serve water without a patron request.
- Fountains and aesthetic pond-water features can be operated.
- Water may be used to wash down buildings, driveways, sidewalks, and hard-surface areas or to flush gutters.
However, customers should be aware that if the City of Hutto needs to move to Stage 2 Water Conservation efforts again, all the above conservation efforts will be required and enforceable.
Several water providers serve Hutto. Use this interactive map to find out which is yours.
Read the details outlining all water conservation stages and the Drought Contingency Plan.