McKinney, Texas community guide

McKinney watering restrictions & schedule.

McKinney allows landscape watering on a property’s normal trash day and three days later, when a second watering is necessary.

Designated days · Water only as neededVerified September 7, 2026

Official information

Always confirm before you water.

City schedules and drought stages can change. Landmark’s summary is designed to help; the city source controls.Open City of McKinney Outdoor Water Use ↗

Watering schedule

Your regular trash day is the primary watering day. The second day is available only when the landscape needs it.

Time-of-day rule

Early morning usually reduces evaporation and wind interference.

New sod + plants

Newly planted landscapes may receive a 30-day exemption with city approval. Overseeding does not qualify.

The plain-English version

Current schedule reference

Last checked September 7, 2026

Protect the landscape within the rules

The goal is not to run every zone as long as possible. It is to reach roots while limiting evaporation, overspray and runoff.

Treat the second watering day as an option, not an automatic requirement; skip it after meaningful rain.

Use short cycle-and-soak runs so McKinney’s clay soil can absorb water without sending it toward the street.

Apply for the city’s approval before relying on a new-landscape exemption.

Cycle→Soak→Repeat

Break a long run into shorter cycles. Pause between cycles so clay soil can absorb water before it becomes runoff.

Planning a landscape in McKinney?

Landmark can connect planting, soil preparation, irrigation and drainage around a plan that respects the way water is managed here.

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