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Hewitt outlines summer water-conservation rules, odd/even watering schedule and drought contingencies
Summary
City staff presented voluntary conservation measures for summer watering, including prohibited irrigation hours (9 a.m.–6 p.m.), an odd/even schedule for residential watering, and a Thursday recovery day; rules align with the City of Waco when Hewitt purchases wholesale water.
City staff reviewed Hewitt's 2025 water-conservation rules and urged residents to follow recommended watering schedules and best practices as summer approaches.
A staff presenter said the measures are “good practice for residents” and noted they are not initially mandatory restrictions but do become mandatory to the extent that Hewitt must follow the City of Waco's conservation or drought-contingency orders when purchasing wholesale water.
Key provisions in the packet and the presenter’s summary:
- Landscape irrigation is prohibited between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m.; handheld watering is still permitted. - Odd-numbered addresses may irrigate on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday; even-numbered addresses on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. - No watering is allowed on Thursdays, which is designated as a recovery and system-storage day. - Nonresidential accounts are assigned Monday and Friday watering days. - Water waste and runoff should not travel more than 10 feet from the property edge.
The presenter said the city will distribute the rules via utility bills, the city website and social media and that the restrictions will tighten if the city moves into formal drought-contingency stages. Councilmembers asked for clarity and affirmed the staff plan to notify residents ahead of any mandatory limits.
