The City of Pflugerville, Texas, has implemented Stage 3 emergency water restrictions beginning March 4, 2026, until further notice, due to historically low levels at Lake Pflugerville.

Michigan State University (MSU) and Purdue Extension experts announced an upcoming webinar focusing on shifting water policies in Indiana and Michigan.

The United States Golf Association recently reported the results of its 15/30/45 Initiative, which aims to help courses cut water use by up to 45% over 15 years.

Municipalities across the country have or are preparing to increase water bills beginning in 2026.

Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered one day per week using drip irrigation or hand watering only.

The Irrigation Association has named North Fort Bend Water Authority, Texas, as the Smart Water Application Technologies 2025 Outstanding Public Engagement Award recipient.

Assignments for fall watering are available at snwa.com, and violations can result in water-waste fines.

Under Conservation Stage rules, automatic irrigation systems remain limited to one day per week, before 10 a.m. or after 7 p.m.

The regional utility announced Friday, Aug. 15 that voluntary restrictions were no longer necessary.

Town officials said the measures are designed to conserve supplies while creating consistency across Summit County.