Summary
The city updated its drought contingency rules to permit once-per-week lawn watering through stage five while implementing stricter surcharges for heavy water users. Residents expressed mixed views on balancing conservation with household utility costs.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 3
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.
Impact analysis
Increases penalty surcharges for water usage exceeding 12,000 gallons on single meters during drought stages 3 through 5.
The entire community benefits from extended water supply preservation during severe drought conditions.
Residents and properties with high outdoor water usage facing increased monthly utility bills.
Mentions & discussions (3)
City Council — September 28, 2026
The city updated its drought contingency rules to permit once-per-week lawn watering through stage five while implementing stricter surcharges for heavy water users. Residents expressed mixed views on balancing conservation with household utility costs.
City Council — August 10, 2026
New Braunfels Utilities presented updates to the drought contingency plan, adjusting irrigation surcharges and maintaining once-a-week watering rules to manage water scarcity without imposing overly restrictive bi-weekly rules.
City Council - Special — July 20, 2026
New Braunfels Utilities proposed updates to the city's drought contingency plan to align with Edwards Aquifer Authority stages and increase surcharges for high-volume irrigators, while protecting essential indoor water users.
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