San Marcos residents must conserve water under drought rules

SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — After a brief break from drought conditions, the City of San Marcos is telling residents they will have to conserve water by cutting down on sprinkler use and car washing.
The city is implementing Stage 1 drought rules starting Sunday, Sept. 24. The Edwards Aquifer Authority implemented Stage 1 on Sept. 16.
“Wasting water is prohibited,” according to a release from the city.
San Marcos Stage 1 drought restrictions for watering lawns (Courtesy City of