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June 27, 2022
City of Bandera moves to Stage 5 water restrictions
The City Of Bandera is now following the Bandera County River Authority and Groundwater Districts move to Extreme Drought Restrictions. The move is based on the current groundwater levels and rainfall deficit. The City of Bandera Stage 5 water shortage conditions are as follows:
The use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, 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 city.
All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when requested.
The following uses of water are defined as nonessential and are prohibited:
Washdown of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
Use of water for dust control;
Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of leak(s).
The use of water for construction purposes from designated fire hydrants under special permit is to be discontinued.
The filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited.
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.
No applications for new, additional, expanded or increased-in-size water service connections, meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains or water service facilities of any kind shall be allowed or approved.
Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited.
Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited.
The use of water from hydrants shall be limited to fire fighting, 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 city.
All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to their patrons except when requested.
The following uses of water are defined as nonessential and are prohibited:
Washdown of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts, or other hard-surfaced areas;
Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;
Use of water for dust control;
Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street;
Failure to repair a controllable leak(s) within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of leak(s).
The use of water for construction purposes from designated fire hydrants under special permit is to be discontinued.
The filling, refilling or adding of water to swimming pools, wading pools, and jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited.
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.
No applications for new, additional, expanded or increased-in-size water service connections, meters, service lines, pipeline extensions, mains or water service facilities of any kind shall be allowed or approved.
Irrigation of landscaped areas is absolutely prohibited.
Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is absolutely prohibited.