Austin enters Stage 2 drought restrictions

After a summer of extreme heat and little rain, Austin will officially enter Stage 2 conservation measures. New water restrictions will go into effect on Aug. 15. “For many years, Austin has leaned into water conservation in normal weather, as well as drought,” Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson said in a statement about the new restrictions. “As our current drought continues, we know that the entire Austin community will respond to the need to conserve our most precious resource. We’re all in this together, and there is no substitute for water.”

The new rules, which will be enforced via 311 and water waste patrols, could result in fines of up to $1,000 per violation. They are:

More resources and information about water conservation can be found on the city’s website.