Hutto Water Restrictions 2026
Williamson County · Texas
Published:
Restrictions Active - Stage 1 Water Conservation – Mandatory
2
Days/Week
Before 10:00 AM
Allowed Hours
Civil penalties under City of Hutto ordinance, escalating for repeat offenses
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| Even | Tuesday & Saturday |
| Odd | Wednesday & Sunday |
Allowed Watering Hours
City of Hutto Stage 1 limits outdoor irrigation to 2 days per week by even/odd address with no daytime watering between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Stage 1 is the mildest mandatory tier in Hutto's Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan; Stage 2 (1 day per week) and Stage 3 (no outdoor irrigation) are available if conditions worsen. Drip irrigation and hand watering remain permitted during the same morning/evening windows. Some Hutto addresses are served by Manville Water Supply Corporation rather than the City of Hutto utility, Manville WSC may operate a separate schedule.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day with a hand-held hose fitted with a shut-off nozzle, before 10:00 AM or after 7:00 PM..
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
Civil penalties under City of Hutto ordinance, escalating for repeat offenses
City of Hutto Code Enforcement issues warnings and citations under the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan. Reports via 311 or huttotx.gov.
Citations begin Active Stage 1 (mildest mandatory tier)🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
Texas Property Code §202.007 prohibits HOAs from fining homeowners for brown or dormant lawns caused by complying with mandatory water restrictions. Hutto HOAs cannot require lawn watering outside the assigned Stage 1 schedule.
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 City of Hutto'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
Hutto, a fast-growing Williamson County city of roughly 38,000 northeast of Austin and the self-styled 'Hippo Capital of Texas', is currently at Stage 1 Water Conservation, the mildest mandatory tier in the city's Drought Contingency Plan. Hutto's water service is split: portions of the city are served by the City of Hutto municipal utility, and other portions (including newer subdivisions on the city's outer edges) are served by Manville Water Supply Corporation, which operates as a separate water utility with its own drought plan. Verify your service provider on your utility bill before setting an irrigation schedule.
Hutto's Stage 1 status contrasts sharply with neighbouring Pflugerville's Stage 3 Emergency: Hutto is not dependent on Lake Pflugerville and draws from regional and shared sources that have not reached the same crisis level. If Williamson County conditions deteriorate further, Hutto can escalate to Stage 2 (1 day per week) and Stage 3 (no outdoor irrigation) under the same ordinance.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Hutto area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Hutto Water Restrictions
10 tips tailored for Hutto homeowners during Stage 1 Water Conservation – Mandatory restrictions.
Verify whether your address is on City of Hutto utility or Manville Water Supply Corporation, the schedules may differ.
Even addresses water Tuesday and Saturday; odd addresses water Wednesday and Sunday under Stage 1.
Bermuda is the most drought-tolerant warm-season turf in Hutto, mow at 1.5 to 2 inches for deepest roots.
Cycle-and-soak on Hutto's clay-loam soils: 6 minutes on, 30 minutes off, 6 minutes on to prevent runoff.
Hand watering and drip irrigation are unrestricted under Stage 1 outside the 10 AM to 7 PM blackout, use for trees and beds.
Apply for a new-sod variance through the City of Hutto before installing new lawn.
Install a rain/freeze sensor, required by Texas law on all new irrigation systems.
Texas Property Code §202.007 protects brown lawns from HOA fines.
Stage 2 (1 day/week) is the next escalation if Williamson County conditions worsen, monitor huttotx.gov.
If you are a Manville WSC customer, follow Manville's separate schedule rather than this Stage 1 schedule.
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