CURRENT CONSERVATION NEWS:
- Rebate programs are open! Please note that they have been updated and some requirements have changed.Â
- WasteWater Averaging (WWA) starts in November. Reduce water use during the months of November – February to save money all year. Find out more about WWA.
- Winter months are ideal for tree planting here in Texas. Pick out a native tree to give it the best chance of survival. Find native trees here.
Year-Round Watering RulesÂ
Round Rock’s year-round watering rules help ensure responsible water use when no drought restrictions are in effect.
- Applies to all Round Rock water customers, including many nearby MUDs. View Service Map
- Outdoor watering is allowed on your designated watering day(s), before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m.Â
- New landscaping? If you need to water more frequently, apply for a New Landscape Variance.Â
Outdoor Watering Schedule
Under the new Year-Round Water Use Standards, Round Rock customers (including MUD residents) may water up to a maximum of two days per week based on the last digit of your house number. Watering is allowed before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m. on your designated days.
| Address Ends in | Year-Round & Stage 1 Water Days | Stage 2 Water Days |
| 0 | Monday / Thursday | Thursday |
| 1 | Wednesday / Saturday | Wednesday |
| 2 | Tuesday / Friday | Tuesday |
| 3 | Monday / Thursday | Monday |
| 4 or 8 | Sunday / Thursday | Sunday |
| 5 or 9 | Wednesday / Saturday | Saturday |
| 6 or 7 | Tuesday / Friday | Friday |
- Drip irrigation and soaker hoses are NOT EXEMPT from these rules.
- Hand-watering is allowed at any time, on any day.
Resources
The city has many free resources to take advantage of:
- Our DIY Water Saving Toolkit can be checked out from the public library.
- Free irrigation system evaluations for direct City water customers.Â
- Sign up for our quarterly newsletter to receive tips and seasonal news about programs.Â
- Sign up for leak alert notifications through the customer portal.Â
- Free mulch for direct city water customers at our Brush Recycling Center.
Lake Levels for Round Rock's Main Sources of Water
Lakes Travis and Buchanan (LCRA)
Lakes Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow (BRA)
City Water Ordinances
Report Water Waste or Watering Violations
Water waste is always prohibited. To report water waste or watering violations, please click the button below or call 512-671-2872. All complaints are kept confidential.
- Water running down a street or other impervious surface
- Failure to repair a controllable leak on the property
- Watering with an automatic irrigation system or hose end sprinkler between 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.
- Drought restriction exemptions
- Sports fields that are in use are exempt from restrictions for safety reasons (such as at schools, Old Settlers Park soccer, baseball, and softball fields, YMCA sports fields, and the Clay Madsen soccer fields).
- Watering by hand, holding a garden hose, IS permitted at any time.
- Properties that use Reuse or Recycled water are permitted to irrigate at any time.
Water Conservation
3400 Sunrise Road
Round Rock, Texas 78665
Phone: 512-671-2872
Fax: 512-255-6911
Email: waterconservation@roundrocktexas.gov
Conservation Dashboard
The City of Round Rock launched an online dashboard that allows the community to see how their conservation efforts are contributing to regional water-saving goals and inform City leaders of whether more restrictions are required to meet those goals.Â
This initiative comes in response to the call from the City’s raw water providers, urging residents to reduce water consumption amidst ongoing dry conditions. The Lower Colorado River Authority (LCRA), which provides raw water from Lake Travis to the City of Round Rock and other nearby cities, has asked Round Rock to cut back water use by 10%-20% and implement mandatory water restrictions. Similarly, the Brazos River Authority enacted a Stage 2 Drought Warning for lakes Georgetown and Stillhouse Hollow in August 2023.Â
Round Rock water customers need to achieve at least a 10% reduction in overall usage from our peak demand of approximately 38 million gallons per day (MGD).
This means Round Rock’s daily water usage needs to drop below 34 MGD.Â
Round Rock water customers need to achieve at least a 10% reduction in average water usage of approximately 26.89 million gallons per day (MGD).
This means Round Rock’s daily water usage needs to drop below 24.17 MGD.Â
Current 7-day average
(in millions of gallons per day)
