Mandatory Restrictions•Texas Region

Fort Worth Lawn Watering Rules & Schedule

Official irrigation schedule, municipal water waste penalties, and local agronomic guidelines for Fort Worth homeowners.

Essential Compliance Takeaway

Irrigation in Fort Worth is regulated by Fort Worth Water Department / TRWD. Watering outside your assigned days or hours is a citable violation, and the penalties below are the published ones.

Seasonal Irrigation Schedule

Enforced Policy

Summer Schedule (Critical Window)

Peak Heat

Mandatory twice-per-week outdoor watering schedule enforced year-round. Address ending in even numbers: Wed/Sat; odd numbers: Thu/Sun. No watering between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Spring & Fall Schedule

Same 2 days per week schedule applies.

Winter Schedule

Same 2 days per week schedule applies (reduced frequency recommended).

Water Waste Fines & Enforcement

Fort Worth Water Department citations carry municipal fines from $250 up to $2,000.

Fort Worth Soil & Microclimate Strategy

Fort Worth soils feature Grand Prairie limestone outcroppings and sticky clay. High summer winds accelerate topsoil evaporation; deep soak cycles are required for Bermuda root retention.

Regional Guides for Fort Worth

Agronomic guides tailored for Texas turf grass and climate.

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