Leander Water Restrictions 2026
Williamson County · Texas
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Phase 2 Water Conservation – Mandatory
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the City of Leander official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With Leander
We have not verified Leander’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Leander’s official water page: City of Leander.
Allowed Watering Hours
City of Leander Phase 2 Water Conservation limits outdoor irrigation to 2 days per week by even/odd address with no daytime watering between 10:00 AM and 7:00 PM. Phase 2 has been active since January 16, 2025, following completion of the BCRUA plant upgrade. The plan was last updated October 10, 2023, with ordinance enforcement beginning February 2024. Phase 3 (1 day/week) and Phase 4 (no outdoor) are available if conditions continue to deteriorate.
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 Leander ordinance
City of Leander Code Enforcement issues warnings then citations under the Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan (last updated October 10, 2023; ordinance enforcement began February 2024). Reports via leandertx.gov.
🏠 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. Leander's HOAs are bound by the same statutory protection as the rest of Texas.
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 Leander'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
Leander, a Williamson County city of roughly 80,000 northwest of Austin and one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States, has been under Phase 2 Water Conservation since January 16, 2025, when the upgraded Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority (BCRUA) Regional Treatment Plant came online. Leander is a BCRUA partner with Cedar Park and Round Rock, drawing raw water from Lake Travis on the Lower Colorado River through LCRA Highland Lakes contracts and treating it at the BCRUA plant near Lake Travis. The City of Leander Water Conservation and Drought Contingency Plan was last updated October 10, 2023, with ordinance enforcement beginning February 2024. Note on naming: Leander uses 'Phase' terminology while neighbouring Round Rock and Cedar Park use 'Stage' terminology. Phase 2 in Leander is roughly equivalent to Round Rock's Standard Restrictions schedule (2 days per week, address parity); Phase 3 escalates to 1 day per week; Phase 4 prohibits outdoor irrigation. The shared BCRUA water source means all three cities respond to the same Lake Travis and Highland Lakes pressure.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Leander area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Leander Water Restrictions
9 tips tailored for Leander homeowners during Phase 2 Water Conservation – Mandatory restrictions.
Set automatic controllers to run before 10 AM or after 7 PM only on your assigned days.
Bermuda dominates Leander lawns, mow at 1.5 to 2 inches and water deeply twice a week.
Cycle-and-soak on Leander's clay-loam and caliche-influenced soils: 6 minutes on, 30 minutes off, 6 minutes on to prevent runoff.
Apply 50 to 75 mm of mulch around trees and beds to retain moisture between assigned days.
Hand watering with a shut-off nozzle is allowed any day in the morning/evening windows.
Apply for a new-sod variance through the City of Leander 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 while you follow Phase 2.
Monitor leandertx.gov for Phase escalations and BCRUA / Lake Travis level reports.
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