San Antonio lawn watering restrictions still in place

• The Hill Country is one of the driest pockets of the state.

Catch up fast: The San Antonio Water System restricts lawn watering when the Edwards Aquifer drops to certain levels.

• We remain under stage 2 restrictions. That means you can only water with an irrigation system or sprinkler once a week from 7-11 am and 7-11 pm. You're assigned a designated day of the week based on your address.
• Learn more about stage 2 restrictions here.
• The fine for a first offense is $120, per Texas Public Radio.

Yes, but: Watering with a hand-held hose is allowed any time.

By the numbers: SAWS has issued nearly 1,000 citations so far this year to people who watered on the wrong day or wasted water.

• Officials are currently filing another 188 citations.