The City of San Marcos will end its Stage 1 drought restrictions beginning Sunday after recent rains across the hill country helped move water levels in the Edwards Aquifer above restrictive levels.
The city entered into Stage 1 drought restrictions on Sept. 16. But the city announced Wednesday that it will return to year-round water conservation rules, which allows the use of sprinklers any day before 10 a.m. or after 5 p.m. Additionally, hand watering and using soaker hoses or drip irrigation is allowed on any day at any time.
The city’s year-round water conservation rules allow for at-home car washing at any time but must be done by using a bucket or hand-held hose with an automatic shut-off device. Washing impervious surfaces is allowed any time but should be limited unless required for health and safety. The city’s rules prohibit the waste of water at all times.
