Water Conservation

Programs & Services

Stage 1 Watering Restrictions Lifted

Effective Friday, May 4, Stage 1 watering restrictions are no longer in effect. Click for more information.

Year round restrictions remain in effect, including no watering between 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. with sprinklers or an irrigation system, no watering hard surfaces, no broken sprinkler heads or water waste, and no watering during precipitation. Thanks for being water smart.

Water Smart

Fort Worth cares about its water and to encouraged residents to use only what is needed, when it is needed. The water department has several water-saving gardening seminars which include irrigation quick fixes, drip irrigation and native and adaptive plants. Click for more information.

Additionally, here are a few outdoor watering smart practices to survive the hot summer heat.

The rule of thumb for established lawns is to water deeply and infrequently, one inch every five to seven days.  This stimulates root growth, resulting in a healthy, drought tolerant root system.  Watering is a big part, but remember to fertilize each spring and also to aerate (loosen) your soil.  These steps will maximize root depth and turf vitality; stimulating your lawn with less water. Lastly, using native or adaptive plants can greatly reduce your water needs, especially if you incorporate drip irrigation into your flower bed areas.

Report Water Waste

If you see a location violating the year-round watering restrictions, please let us know. For more information, view our Frequently Asked Questions

Report water waste online or use the MyFtWorth app for iPhone and Android handsets.