Georgetown Water Services

Outdoor watering is allowed two times per week for City of Georgetown customers. The return to Stage 2 restrictions is the result of successful testing of a water pipeline by the Brazos River Authority.

Stage 2 mandatory restrictions for outdoor water use are as follows.

Watering with a sprinkler or irrigation system is not permitted during the day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., or at any time on Monday. Watering with a hand-held hose or bucket can be done any day and any time of day. Washing a vehicle or filling a swimming pool should be done on designated watering days and can be done at any time on that day. Washing a vehicle or boat at a commercial car wash or service station is not restricted.

This outdoor watering schedule and water conservation rates will remain in effect until significant rains replenish Lake Georgetown and the Edwards Aquifer.

Violations of these restrictions may result in a warning on first offense and fines of $250 on second offense, $500 on third offense, and $750 on fourth offense.

For assistance in programming your irrigation controller, call Georgetown Utility Systems at (512) 930-3555, or email gus@georgetown.org.

If you need to request a variance, please visit this page.

Recommended Start Times

The City encourages customers to set the start time for automatic irrigation controllers based on the last digit of the customer address as follows:

These start times are only for customers with automatic irrigation controllers. Residents and business owners with movable sprinklers do not have to follow the irrigation start times, but should follow the mandatory rules for watering days, and avoid watering during the day from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. or any time on Monday.

Water Conservation Rates Remain in Effect

Water conservation rates will remain in effect with the Stage 2 water use limits. At 19,000 gallons of water use in a month, the rate increases from $2.25 to $3.00 per thousand gallons for residents and from $2.60 to $3.35 for customers outside City Limits. Higher rates apply at 30,000 gallons, 40,000 gallons, and 75,000 gallons. See water.georgetown.org for details.

For more information or to sign up for AquaAlert email messages about your water use, go to water.georgetown.org.

Sign up for AquaAlerts
You may be able to receive automated AquaAlert emails from the City’s AquaMessenger system when your monthly use exceeds a pre-set level.  AquaAlerts may not be available in all areas.  Sign up by calling the Utility Billing Office at (512) 930-3640 or go to the online AquaMessenger Sign-up Page .  You may also fill out the form, print it and mail the form to:  Utility Billing Office, 300-1 Industrial Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626.

This service isn’t available in all areas.  When you register, you will receive an email indicate whether your account is eligible.

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