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1. Does the City have year-round water restrictions?

Yes, you are limited to twice per week watering and prohibited from watering with a sprinkler or an irrigation system between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. daily. A hand-held hose or soaker hose is permitted during these times. During times of extreme drought, Stage 1 restrictions may apply.

Twice per week watering schedule:

• If your residential address ends in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) you can use an irrigation system to water your landscape on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
• If your residential address ends in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) you can use an irrigation system to water on Thursdays and Sundays.
• All non-residential water locations (apartment complexes, businesses, industries, parks, medians, etc.) may water on Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Monday is a no-water day.

2. Why does the City run the sprinklers at Chisenhall Fields and Hidden Creek Golf Course between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m.?

The ballfields at Chisenhall Park are irrigated by Bailey Lake, which is filled via rain water and groundwater but not by the City’s water distribution system. Another example that does not qualify for mandated water restrictions is the cemetery. They utilize rain water and groundwater to irrigate.

The golf course (like Chisenhall Fields and the cemetery) is also irrigated by groundwater and rain water. The golf course has ponds that are used as reservoirs that collect water from groundwater and rain water sources. Their irrigation system pulls from these ponds and not the city’s water system.

3. What is a Landscape Irrigation Variance?

Under certain circumstances, such as installation of new landscaping, the City will grant a variance to the lawn watering restrictions. For more information on variances, or how to obtain one, see the Landscape Irrigation Variance Guidelines. Landscape Irrigation Variance Guidelines

4. If I am on a well, do I have to comply with the water restrictions?

The water restrictions only apply to customers that receive their water from the City of Burleson.

5. Can I water my foundation during Stage 1 Water Restrictions?

Foundations may be watered up to two hours on any day using a handheld hose, soaker hose or drip irrigation system placed within 24-inches of the foundation that does not produce a spray of water above the ground.