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  Stage 2 drought restrictions are now in effect for the City of Southlake.

“The City experienced three days of low water levels in all three storage tanks which serve the majority of the City, “said Public Works Director Bob Price. “That was the trigger to commence Stage 2 of the Drought Contingency Plan which calls for mandatory watering restrictions through out the city.”

The initiation conditions of Stage 2 restrictions are outlined in the Drought Contingency Ordinance No. 662-C. Stage 2 restrictions will remain in effect until further notice.

“For residents and businesses this means following a mandatory lawn and landscape irrigation schedule,” said Price. “The City of Southlake is requesting that the installation of all new lawn and landscapes be delayed until all watering restrictions are lifted.”

Last Digit of Property Address           Days of the Month Watering is Allowed

0 or 5                                             5th, 10th, 15th, 20th, 25th, and 30th

1 or 6                                             1st, 6th, 11th, 16th, 21st, and 26th

2 or 7                                             2nd, 7th, 12th, 17th, 22nd, and 27th

3 or 8                                             3rd, 8th, 13th, 18th, 23rd, and 28th

4 or 9                                             4th, 9th, 14th, 19th, 24th, and 29th

Residents and business owners with questions about the Stage 2 restrictions are encouraged to visit the City’s website at CityofSouthlake.com or call the Department of Public Works at 817-748-8098. To report a violation, please contact Southlake's Code Enforcement Officers at 817-748-8397 or 8222.

For more information about the stage 2 restrictions and ordinance No. 662-C please go to www.CityofSouthlake.com.

Summary of Prohibited Actions

• Watering, except on the above schedule of once every five days.
• Watering between the hours of 10 AM and 6 PM any day of the year.
• Hosing off paved areas, building, or windows.
• Actions which create water running into the street, or otherwise waste water.
• Use of water from hydrants for any purpose other than firefighting related activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare.
• Non-commercial vehicle washing that does not occur at a commercial car wash or commercial service station which uses a re-circulating water system.

Exceptions

• Watering using hand-held hose or bucket can be conducted any day before 10 AM or after 6 PM.
• Commercial plant nurseries and public gardens may water on any day before 10 AM or after 6 PM.

Use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes such as stabilization may be allowed under a special permit from the Public Works Department. Please call 817-748-8098 for more information.