Drought Data Dictionary
Explanation of drought terminology, stage codes, and date notified.
TCEQ Drought Response Stages
| TCEQ Stage | Description |
|---|---|
| V - Voluntary Watering Schedule | Voluntary restrictions. Customers requested to voluntarily limit water use. |
| M1 - Mandatory, Limited Watering Schedule | Mild restrictions. Use of water for non-essential uses is restricted (i.e. outdoor watering limited to no more than twice or once a week) |
| M2 - Mandatory, Limited to Hand-Held Hose Only | Moderate restrictions. All outdoor water usage is prohibited except by hand-held hoses with manual on/off nozzles. Water usage for livestock is exempt from this restriction. |
| M3 - Mandatory, No Outside Watering | Severe restrictions. All outdoor water usage is prohibited; livestock watering may be exempted by the utility. All consumption may also be limited to each customer in specific ways. |