Austin announces Stage 2 water restrictions. Here's what that means

The city of Austin will move into Stage 2 watering restrictions Tuesday because of drought concerns.

Lakes Travis and Buchanan, reservoir lakes for the area's water supply, are expected to drop below 900,000 acre-feet within the next few days, according to a press release.

Failure to follow these watering restrictions could result in fines of up to $1,000 per violation:

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Austin Water Director Shay Ralls Roalson believes there is no substitute for conservation.

“For many years, Austin has leaned into water conservation in normal weather as well as drought,” Roalson said. “As our current drought continues, we know that the entire Austin community will respond to the need to conserve our most precious resource."