Water Conservation

Fredericksburg and Gillespie County are currently experiencing "Extreme" to "Exceptional" drought conditions, according to the State Drought Monitor.

The City of Fredericksburg has implemented STAGE 4 WATER CONSERVATION measures as of April 1, 2023.

Do Your Part

Customer usage is a measurable value that the City looks at when implementing watering restriction stages. Homeowners can access information on irrigation, water recycling, and water conservation from various sources, including the Texas Water Development Board’s website, which offers literature on calculating lawn water needs and methods for indoor and outdoor conservation. Be smart and use common sense when using water. In the Spring of 2025, the City sent the following reminder postcard to all water utility customers.

Measures & Methods

In August 2000, the City of Fredericksburg established the Water Conservation Measures ordinance, adopting a Drought Contingency Plan (DCP). This plan helps City leaders conserve the available drinking water supply for all citizens. It outlines the criteria for initiating and terminating the five drought response stages, restrictions on certain water uses, penalties for violations, enforcement provisions, and procedures for granting variances.

To address future water challenges, the City of Fredericksburg adopted Resolution 2023-16R in October 2023, supporting the exploration of innovative "One Water" strategies. These approaches treat all water—drinking, wastewater, stormwater, and greywater—as a single resource to be managed sustainably. With groundwater supplies nearing full allocation and demand projected to rise, the resolution directs City staff to evaluate the costs and benefits of implementing One Water practices in both public and private developments.