CITY OF KATY (Covering Katy News) - Due to extreme heat and drought conditions, the City of Katy has implemented "Stage 3 - Severe" Water Restrictions for its residents in an attempt to reduce total usage by 15 percent compared to a historical monthly average water usage over the previous 12 months. Stage 3 - Severe is one step from "Emergency" conditions.
If the circumstances warrant, the Mayor can set a goal for more significant water use reduction. The Mayor can also order the actions listed below as deemed necessary.
- Implement viable alternative water supply strategies.
- Discontinue city government water use for landscape irrigation, except as needed to prevent foundation damage and preserve new plantings.
- Initiate mandatory water use restrictions as follows:
- Prohibit hosing of paved areas, buildings, windows, and hard surfaces.
- Prohibit operation of ornamental fountains.
- Prohibit washing or rinsing of vehicles by hose.
- Prohibit using water in such a manner as to allow runoff or other waste.
- Limit landscape watering at each service address to twice weekly between 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
- Prohibit draining and filling of existing pools and filling of new pools. Pools may add water to replace losses during everyday use.
- Prohibit the establishment of new landscaping.
City of Katy
City of Katy moved to Stage 3 water restrictions on Monday, August 14, 2023.
These restrictions apply to City of Katy residents only. Most people with a Katy mailing address do not live in the City of Katy but in unincorporated Harris, Fort Bend, or Waller counties. This link will help you determine if you live in the City or an unincorporated area.
For more information, contact the City of Katy Public Works Department at 281-391-4820 or by email at publicworksinfo@cityofkaty.com.