Watering restrictions in San Antonio, TX
Authority: San Antonio Water System (SAWS) · Schedule type: stage-based · Reviewed 2026-08
The current rules
SAWS is in Stage 2 drought restrictions (stepped down from Stage 3 in August 2026), driven by Edwards Aquifer levels. Sprinkler or irrigation-system watering is allowed once a week on a day set by the last digit of your street address: 0/1 Monday, 2/3 Tuesday, 4/5 Wednesday, 6/7 Thursday, 8/9 Friday. Drip irrigation may run twice weekly (Mon and Fri); hand-held hose watering is allowed any day.
New sod or seed?
No blanket new-sod exemption is published; SAWS runs a variance-request process that can cover new landscape establishment — apply before installing.
Seasonal changes
Stages track the Edwards Aquifer level, not the calendar; Stage 4 would cut watering to once every other week.
Enforcement
No court citations — a water-waste charge (about $137 first offense, waivable via a one-hour online course) is added to the bill; violations must be documented in person by SAWS staff and can be appealed.
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Summarized from the official schedule published by San Antonio Water System (SAWS) (source), reviewed 2026-08. Restrictions change with drought stages and seasons — confirm with the authority before relying on this page.