Fort Worth Water Restrictions 2026
Tarrant · Texas
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Restrictions Active - Year-Round Water Conservation Stage 1 - Fort Worth Water
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 a.m.
Allowed Hours
Per Fort Worth Water Ordinance
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| ends in odd number | Wednesday & Saturday |
| ends in even number | Thursday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
No watering 10am–6pm. Fort Worth Water maintains year-round Stage 1 conservation. Check fortworthtexas.gov for drought stage escalations.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any time.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Per Fort Worth Water Ordinance
Year-round enforcement. Report via 817-392-4477.
Citations begin Year-round🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
City ordinances apply.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the Local's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Fort Worth and Tarrant County are part of the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex water system. The region faces increasing drought pressure from Texas-wide water shortage conditions in 2026. Fort Worth Water maintains year-round Stage 1 conservation to protect long-term supply.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Fort Worth area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Fort Worth Water Restrictions
4 tips tailored for Fort Worth homeowners during Year-Round Water Conservation Stage 1 - Fort Worth Water restrictions.
Water odd: Wed/Sat, even: Thu/Sun
No watering 10am–6pm, even on your scheduled day
Bermuda grass (common DFW lawn) handles heat well with 2x/week deep watering
Clay soils need cycle-and-soak to prevent runoff
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