--- title: "Keller Water Restrictions and Pool Top-Offs: Stage Rules" description: "Keller keeps twice-weekly watering all year, and drought stages can limit pool draining, refilling and auto-fill valves. See the rules as of October 2026." url: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/keller-water-restrictions-pool-top-off publisher: Marina Pool Services phone: +1-817-896-1120 quote: https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact --- # Keller Water Restrictions and Pool Top-Offs: Stage Rules Keller keeps a twice-weekly watering schedule all year. Under its drought stages, Stage 1 restricts draining and refilling pools, Stage 2 bans automatic fill valves, and Stage 3 bans draining, filling and refilling, though existing pools may be topped up by hand. Rules are as of October 2026. Local: KellerPublished October 21, 20263 min read Keller keeps a twice-weekly watering schedule year-round, and its drought stages add limits on pools. Stage 1 restricts draining and refilling, Stage 2 bans automatic fill valves, and Stage 3 bans draining, filling and refilling. These rules are as of October 2026 and come from the City of Keller’s water restrictions page. ## What are Keller’s normal watering rules? Keller runs a twice-weekly lawn watering schedule all year. The city also bans watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on every day, even allowed days. Address type Allowed days Residential, ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 Wednesday and Saturday Residential, ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 Thursday and Sunday Non-residential Tuesday and Friday All addresses No watering on Monday These rules cover lawn watering. They are not a pool rule. Pool rules start with the drought stages below. ## What do Keller’s drought stages say about pools? The city page says drought stages are determined by the Tarrant Regional Water District (TRWD). Each stage adds measures. Stage Pool rules in the city’s list Stage 1 (Water Watch) Restricts draining and re-filling swimming pools Stage 2 (Water Warning) Prohibits filling pools with automatic fill valves Stage 3 (Water Emergency) Prohibits draining, filling or refilling swimming pools, wading pools and Jacuzzi-type pools. Existing pools may be filled to maintain levels, but not with automatic fill valves Stage 2 also limits outdoor watering with sprinklers to once a week. Stage 3 prohibits all outdoor watering. The page lists the stages. It does not name the stage in effect today. Check the city page before you drain or refill. ## Can I still top off an existing pool? Stage 3 says existing pools may be filled to maintain pool levels, but not with an automatic fill valve. Stage 1 restricts draining and re-filling, and Stage 2 bans automatic fill valves. The page gives no other top-off rule for those stages, so read the stage carefully. If you are not sure, call the city’s Environmental Services office at 817-743-4092 or 817-743-4094, the numbers on the page. An [automatic water leveler](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/automatic-water-leveler) tops off the pool without your input. If Stage 2 or Stage 3 applies, the city bans filling with an automatic fill valve. Turn the valve off and top off by hand if the city allows it. ## Do the stages change how I clean the pool area? Stage 1 also prohibits hosing off paved areas such as driveways and sidewalks, and hosing off buildings and windows. A pool deck is a paved area, so ask the city before you hose one down during a stage. The same page limits vehicle washing to a bucket or a hose with a turnoff valve in Stage 1. Sweeping the deck is a safe choice that uses no water. ## How do I keep pool water loss low during water restrictions? [Evaporation](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/evaporation-loss) is the usual cause of falling water level. A pool that drops fast may have a leak instead. Our [pool leak bucket test guide](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/pool-leak-bucket-test) shows how to tell the two apart. Steps to follow when a stage is in effect: 1. Check the stage on the city page. 2. Turn off any automatic fill valve if Stage 2 or Stage 3 applies. 3. Top off by hand only if the stage allows it. 4. Skip a drain and refill unless a pro advises it and the stage allows it. 5. Test the water after any added water. A big [drain and refill](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/partial-drain-and-refill) is the step most likely to hit a restriction. Read about [water restrictions](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/water-restrictions) and drought in our glossary. ## Where is the official source? The City of Keller posts the rules on its [water restrictions page](https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/utility-billing/water-wastewater-drainage-billing/water-restrictions). The page lists the ordinance and the drought plan. Rules change, so read the page again before you act. To report a violation, the page lists 817-743-4080. For more on local pool care, see our [North Texas pool care guide](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/north-texas-pool-care). See our [Keller service page](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/service-areas/pool-repair-keller-tx) and our [areas page](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/service-areas). ## Next step If your pool keeps losing water or you want help setting up weekly care, see our [weekly pool service page](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/pool-service-grapevine-tx). Call (817) 896-1120 or use the quote form at [/contact](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact). ## Frequently asked questions ### Can I top off my pool in Keller during a drought? Under Stage 3, the city says existing pools may be filled to maintain their levels, but not by automatic fill valve. Stage 3 also bans draining, filling and refilling. Stage 1 restricts draining and refilling, and Stage 2 bans automatic fill valves. Check the city page for the current stage. ### What are Keller's watering days? Residential addresses ending in an even number may water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Odd-numbered addresses may water on Thursdays and Sundays. There is no watering on Mondays, and no watering from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. This schedule runs all year. ### Who decides when Keller enters a drought stage? The city page says drought stages are determined by the Tarrant Regional Water District. Additional conservation measures may take effect based on drought severity. The page lists what each stage includes but does not name the stage that is in effect. ## Pool terms on this page - [Automatic water leveler](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/automatic-water-leveler) - [Weekly pool service](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/weekly-pool-service) - [Water restrictions](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/water-restrictions) - [Bucket test](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/bucket-test) - [Pool deck](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/pool-deck) - [Drought](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/glossary/drought) ## Sources 1. [City of Keller: Water Restrictions](https://www.cityofkeller.com/services/utility-billing/water-wastewater-drainage-billing/water-restrictions) Written by Marina Pool Services and checked against the sources above on October 21, 2026. City rules and product guidance change, so check the linked page before you act. Follow product labels for any pool chemical. ## Keep reading - [North Texas Pool Care: Heat, Storms, Pollen, and Hard WaterNorth Texas pools face triple-digit heat, spring pollen, sudden storms, and mineral-rich water. Heat and sunlight use up chlorine, storms add debris and nutrients, and evaporation leaves minerals behind. Weekly testing, a clean filter, and steady pump run time keep most pools clear. Marina Pool Services offers weekly service in Grapevine.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/north-texas-pool-care) - [Is My Pool Leaking? The Bucket Test and Next StepsA pool can lose about a quarter inch of water a day to evaporation. To tell evaporation from a leak, run the bucket test: compare the water drop inside a bucket on a pool step with the drop in the pool over 24 hours. If the pool drops more, you likely have a leak. Call a leak specialist.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/guides/pool-leak-bucket-test) - [Coppell Water Conservation Plan and Your PoolCoppell's Stage 1 plan limits sprinklers to two days a week from May 1 to September 30, with no outside watering from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. The city says existing pools may add water on the home's watering day. The same applies to a first fill of a new pool. Rules are as of October 2026.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/coppell-water-conservation-plan-pool) - [Euless Drought Stages Explained for Pool OwnersEuless follows the combined Tarrant Regional Water District reservoir level. Above 75 percent there are no restrictions. Stage 3, below 45 percent, prohibits draining and refilling pools. On October 21, 2026, the city page showed 81 percent. Rules and levels change, so check the city page.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/euless-drought-stages-pool-owners) - [Pool Water Level and Evaporation in a Texas SummerPoolResearch.com puts average pool evaporation near one quarter inch per day, or about two inches a week. Sun, wind and heat raise it. If the pool drops more than a bucket of water set beside it, suspect a leak. City drought rules may limit how you top off, so check yours.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/pool-evaporation-texas-summer) - [High CYA and Drought Rules: Your Options for Pool WaterThe reliable fix for high cyanuric acid (CYA) is diluting with fresh water, but drought rules may limit draining and refilling. As of October 2026, Keller restricts draining and refilling pools at Stage 1. Euless has no restrictions above 75 percent lake capacity. Stop stabilized chlorine, switch to liquid chlorine, and check your city.](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/post/high-cya-drought-options) ## Need a hand with your pool? Call or text and tell us what your pool needs. Estimates are free for qualifying services, and same-day estimates are possible when the schedule allows. [Call (817) 896-1120](tel:+1-817-896-1120)[Get a quote](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/contact) ![A pool technician working on an equipment pad](https://marinapool.multisites.ai/_astro/technician-equipment-pad.BW5xZMNY_Zum1K5.webp)