Due to excessive irrigation, water supply challenges, and severe drought conditions, customers in the western side of the City of Georgetown’s service area – generally the areas west of D.B. Wood Road and southwest of Williams Drive — will remain in Stage 3 restrictions through Sept. 4. Watering with an irrigation system or hose-end sprinkler is prohibited during Drought Stage 3.
Customers not in the affected area may return to Stage 2 restrictions, which allow for one-day-per-week outdoor watering. Strict compliance to the one-day schedule is required to avoid additional restrictions.
Georgetown water customers that remain in Stage 3 restrictions include but are not limited to residents and businesses:
- Southwest of Williams Drive
- West of D.B. Wood Road
- West of SW Bypass
- Parkside
- Santa Rita
- Liberty Hill ETJ
- Parmer Ranch
- Water Oak
“We did not make this decision lightly,” said Georgetown Mayor Josh Schroeder. “We know Georgetown water customers take pride in their homes, and not being allowed to water our lawns is far from ideal. However, having safe drinking water for our customers must take priority over pristine, green lawns. We are taking this step to ensure we can continue to provide safe drinking water, at least until temperatures cool down.”
All City splashpads will be closed for the rest of the season, and City facility irrigation systems not using reclaimed water will remain off. City-maintained pools will remain open, as water use is minimal and must be done to maintain operations and sanitation.
