Water Restrictions Downgraded from Stage 3 to Stage 2

October 10 2023

FORT BEND MUD 34 & 35: MANDATORY WATER RESTRICTIONS IN PLACE

The water restrictions have downgraded from Stage 3 to Stage 2 of its Drought Contingency Plan. In this stage, it is Mandatory that residents reduce water consumption whenever possible. The following water use restrictions shall apply:

Irrigation of landscaped areas with hose-end sprinklers or automatic irrigation systems shall be limited between the hours of 8PM on the designated water days set forth below and 3AM on the following days:
- Mondays and Wednesdays for customers with an even numbered address (address ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8)
- Tuesdays and Thursdays for customers with an off numbered address (addresses ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
- Mondays and Wednesdays for customers responsible for watering common areas.
Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 3:00 a.m. on the following day(s).
Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any aesthetic water use is prohibited except between the hours of 8:00 p.m. on the designated watering day(s) and 3:00 a.m. on the following day(s). This includes water used for ornamental, decorative or recreational purposes such as fountain, amenity lakes, reflecting pools, swimming pools, hot tubs and water gardens.
Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.
Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities, or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety, and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the District.