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CEDAR PARK, Texas — Cedar Park water customers are prohibited from using sprinklers or irrigation systems for outdoor watering starting immediately due to a growing underwater leak.

The Brushy Creek Regional Utility Authority, the regional water authority that Cedar Park is a member of, has scheduled a critical repair for its underwater raw intake pipeline in Lake Travis. 

The restrictions were set to go into effect on Sept. 21 but were implemented on Friday, Sept. 9 due to the growing leak. The City said it anticipates the repair will be complete by Oct. 4. The restrictions require all members to not use irrigation systems or hose-end sprinklers for outdoor watering during that time period.

During this repair, only hand-watering with a water hose and a nozzle that cuts off when you are not gripping it is allowed. Additionally, Cedar Park will only have one water treatment plant located within the city, impacting the amount of water residents can use. The city has a secure water supply and is confident that indoor water use will not be impacted. 

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Although Cedar Park is a member of BCRUA, the prohibition of outdoor watering during this time period only affects residents within Cedar Park city limits. Residents in other member cities are encouraged to refer to their city's response.

Residents are encouraged to call the hotline, 512-401-5308, to report outdoor water use violations. Alternatively, residents can report them online.

The City of Cedar Park has water-saving tips, information on rebates and resources on its website for those interested in how to manage their water use during this time.

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