McAllen STAGE 2 water restrictions

The map below shows the 6 zones the city is divided into. Depending on the zone you live in, sprinkler systems may be used between the hours of 12 am midnight to 10 am & 6 pm to 12 am midnight.

• A hand-held hose or watering can may be used any time of any day with no restrictions; however, the hose or can must be in the residents’ hands.
• Do not leave hose unattended. Drip irrigation may also be used without restrictions. Drip irrigation includes commercial systems, a home-made system or a drip irrigation hose.
• ••Other restricted uses include:
• Water from irrigation system running into gutter, ditch or drain.
• No washing of paved areas, including sidewalks, driveways, parking areas and tennis courts, except to prevent fire hazards.
• Ornamental fountains without a recycling system are not allowed.

No car wash fundraisers may be held.

• Commercial car washes with recycling systems are exempt.
• •Residents and businesses are reminded to fix all water leaks and that vehicles may be washed only on irrigation days and times with a soap bucket and water cut-off hose.
• Swimming pools may be refilled on designated zone irrigation days from midnight to 10:00 a.m. and from 8:00 p.m. to midnight.