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Drought Status: Stage 2, Moderate Drought Conditions
The City of Tomball's adopted Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan specifies water conservation requirements in stages according to daily water demand and water production capacity.
Effective Tuesday, August 8, 2023, the City of Tomball has moved to Stage 2, Moderate Drought Conditions in accordance with the City's adopted Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan due to water demand exceeding 70% of production capacity for three consecutive days.
Current Watering Restrictions in Place
Starting Tuesday, August 8, the City is under mandatory watering restrictions. The mandatory watering restrictions include:
- Watering with irrigation systems or hose-end sprinklers is prohibited between the hours of 5 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Watering with a bucket or watering can is permitted at any time.
- All customers must adhere to the following watering schedule:
- Odd Addresses (address ends in 1, 3, 5, 7, or 9): Wednesdays
- Even Addresses (address ends in 0, 2, 4, 6, or 8): Thursdays
- Washing of vehicles (excluding commercial car washes) and filling swimming pools prohibited between 5 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Use of water for fountains or ponds prohibited (excluding ponds that support aquatic life).
Water Conservation Resources
The Texas A&M AgriLife Extension office has a great tool for residents looking for guidance on lawn watering called the “Water My Yard” Program. Through this tool, residents can determine how much water their yard needs per week and receive weekly water recommendations. We encourage residents to use this free tool available through Texas A&M AgriLife Extension at https://watermyyard.org/#/Location.
For additional tips on how to conserve water, visit www.ready.gov/drought.
- Is the City of Tomball in a drought?
- What are the drought stages?
- What is the current drought stage?
- Are there watering restrictions in place?
- What are the current watering restrictions?
- How do I know which days and times I can water my lawn?
- Are there any exemptions to the watering restrictions?
- Can I still water my garden or plants using a bucket?
- How can I maintain my lawn's health during the watering restrictions?
- What happens if I violate the watering restrictions?
- How long will the watering restrictions be in effect?
- How can I stay informed about updates and changes to the watering restrictions?
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Public Works
Physical Address
501 James St.
Tomball, TX 77375
Phone: (281) 290-1400