As the City of Katy remains in a Level 3 drought situation, city officials pleaded with area residents to conserve water, via a department Facebook post on August 25^th.

“COOPERATION IS KEY TO HELP OUR WATER SYSTEM:

IT IS CRITICAL FOR EVERYONE to follow your watering schedule,” said the post.

The watering schedule may be viewed here: www.cityofkaty.com/water-conservation.

Those NOT in compliance will be sent a notice that could result in a fine or loss of water  service, according to the statement on Facebook.

The city asked for help in identifying policy violators; the city may be notified through www.cityofkaty.com/waterviolation or by emailing droughtviolations@cityofkaty.com.

“The City of Katy is beyond grateful for all those doing their part, but the continued strain on our water systems from irrigation continues,” said the August 25^th post on Facebook. “Do your part and be water smart!!”

Mandatory Restrictions for Residents/Businesses:

• Limit landscape watering to the “Twice Per Week Water Schedule”

Exception: Foundations, new plantings (first year trees and shrubs) may be watered for

up to two hours on any day by a hand-held hose or a soaker hose without restrictions

TWO DAYS PER WEEK WATERING SCHEDULE (12 a.m. TO 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. TO 11:59 p.m.)

Last Digit of Address Allowed Landscape Watering Days

Even Number (0,2,4,6,8) Sunday and Thursday

Odd Number (1,3,5,7,9) Saturday and Wednesday

Commercial, HOA, Greenspace, Right-of-Way Tuesday and Friday

Monday- No Watering (Storage Recovery Days)

• Prohibit hosing of paved areas, buildings, windows, and any hard-surfaced areas
• Prohibit operation of ornamental fountains
• Prohibit washing or rinsing of vehicles by hose
• Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste
• Prohibit draining and filling of existing pools and filling of new pools
• Prohibit establishment of new landscaping