Austin is an amazing city in part for its green initiatives. Keeping Austin environmentally green while keeping our much-needed plants green has been addressed in a recent ordinance that you should know about.

Running sprinklers between 10am and 7pm
in the city of Austin can earn you a citation!

Austin’s new Water Use Management Ordinance (Chapter 6-4 of City Code) has set watering days so be sure that you comply. From the City of Austin’s website:

Hand watering is allowed at all times and watering limitations are for the use of sprinklers. Still, early in the morning is the best time for watering by either method.

Is your neighbor wasting water? You can now report these issues online at the City’s website:

http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/watercon/waste.ht

For more on watering efficiently to use the least amount of water to keep your lawn and flowers green, I recommend the Wet Earth website.

Happy Watering and may your summer be filled with green laws and green thoughs!

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