Watering Restrictions

All Water Users

The City of Wichita Falls enforces the following year-round watering restrictions:

• No watering with sprinklers from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm.
• No operation of irrigation (watering) systems that have broken components or leaks.
• Spray irrigation cannot run down the curb for more than 50 feet.
• Bubbler, drip, or soaker irrigation cannot run down the curb for more than five (5) feet.
• If washing vehicles at home, the hose must have a positive shutoff nozzle.
• Hand watering can be done at any time.

Business and Water Restrictions

The following requirements apply to businesses year-round:

• Commercial car washes must use nozzles that discharge <3.0 gpm
• Restaurants cannot serve water unless asked for by the customer.
• Restaurants cannot use pre-rinse nozzles that discharge more than 1.6 gpm.
• Restaurants must have a positive shutoff on the pre-rinse nozzles.
• Ice machines cannot be single-pass or water-cooled.
• Hotels/Motels/Short term lodging must offer customers a linen reuse option that is displayed in all rooms.

Water Wells and Rain Water Harvesting

Water Wells and Rain Water Harvesting Systems, with a combined container capacity exceeding 3,000 gallons, must be registered with the City of Wichita Falls Public Works Department.

Water Well and Auxiliary Water Source Registration Form

Call 940-761-7477 for details.