Kyle Announces Move To Stage 2 Drought Management

“On the plus side, water conservation in Central Texas is just part of the norm year-round,” Biemer said.

Kyle, TX – The City of Kyle moved into Stage 2 of its water conservation program, which will go into effect August 14, 2017.

Several factors contributed to the city’s decision to elevate to Stage 2 drought management. According to Kyle Treatment Operations Manager Jason Biemer, the drought steadily continues even as demand, defined as water consumption, is on the rise.

“Current demand trends are reminiscent of the 2011 water usage patterns,” he said. “Our ground water resources have already started some curtailment efforts as part of their management plans,” he said. “That, coupled with the limited rainfall and high temperatures, led to our decision to implement higher level conservation efforts.

In July, Kyle’s average daily water demand was 3.6 million gallons per day.

“We had one day in July where demand peaked nearly 5 million gallons,” Biemer said. “Our annual average is 2.6 million gallons a day.”

It generally takes about a few weeks for water customers to get acclimated to the new drought status.

“On the plus side, water conservation in Central Texas is just part of the norm year-round,” Biemer said. “That being said, we need to start the move to the next level of conservation now to ensure we’re able to meet our long-term obligations.”

Biemer added that Kyle doesn’t base its water conservation strategy on rain predictions.

“We base it on the data we have in hand,” he said.

Kyle water customers are advised that Stage 2 water conservation rules go will go into effect August 14 and remain in place until further notice. According to Kyle City Ordinance 569, Sections 5 and 12, failure to comply can result in a fine of up to $2,000 and not less than $50 per violation.

In general under Stage 2 rules, watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 8 p.m. Odd-numbered residential addresses can water on Wednesday and/or Saturday.

Even-numbered residential addresses can water on Thursday and/or Sunday. Commercial and multi-family establishments can water on Tuesday and/or Friday.

Public Works Director Harper Wilder said, “I’ve been very pleased with the conservation efforts of our citizens during past drought stage events.  The message is out there and Kyle water customers understand why these stages exist. It’s this city-wide effort that allows Kyle to continue to be good stewards of our water supply.”

Biemer said he will recommend staying at Stage 2 until he see data that indicates conditions that warrant going back to Stage 1.

“I’ll recommend Stage 2 for as long as it’s the right thing to do,” he said.

For more tips on water conservation, visit our Water Wise & Sewer Savvy web page. You can also visit this page: http://www.cityofkyle.com/publicworks/drought-continues-kyle-initiates-stage-2-water-conservation for information on the city’s drought management efforts.

Additional Water Consumption Data

Supporting data for Kyle Stage 2 water conservation plan: