To manage the demands on its municipal water supply during the hotter months, the City of Lewisville has enacted daytime outdoor watering restrictions, effective from May 1 through the end of September. These restrictions limit the use of automated and manual sprinklers to certain hours, specifically barring their operation between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. as part of the city's Emergency Water Management Plan, according to the City of Lewisville.
Residents with even-numbered addresses have been given the go-ahead to water their lawns on Tuesdays and Saturdays, while those living at odd-numbered addresses can water on Wednesdays and Sundays, hand-watering and the use of soaker hoses however are exempt from these restrictions and can take place anytime because these methods markedly reduce water waste in comparison to sprinkler systems. Commercial, multifamily, and HOA properties are on a different schedule with watering allowed only on Mondays and Thursdays, and when it comes to noticing a neighbor or a local business not playing by the rules, residents can reach out via the OurLewisvilleTX app or make a call to 972.219.3510 to report suspected violations.
With the implementation of these Stage 1 rules, the City of Lewisville promotes conscientious irrigation that goes beyond scheduling, including maintaining spray heads for optimal coverage, routine checks for leaks, adjusting mower heights, and aerating the soil for enhanced water absorption. The City also encourages shifting to weather-based irrigation controllers that bear the EPA WaterSense label to help minimize excess watering, with rebates being available for installing water-efficient equipment—a measure loyal to the “Sustainability” chapter of the Lewisville 2025 vision plan, which can be perused by locals and out-of-towners alike at cityoflewisville.com/Lewisville2025 or by direct inquiries at 972.219.3510.
