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Pflugerville Faces Water Emergency: Urgent Conservation Needed

3/6/2026

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Pflugerville, Texas, faces a water emergency affecting more than 64,000 residents after a pipeline failure lowered Lake Pflugerville's levels.
Mayor Doug Weiss urged immediate conservation to protect the community's water supply.
Stage 3 restrictions limit water use to indoor purposes, prohibiting irrigation and car washing.
Officials expect temporary repairs within two weeks, but conservation is crucial to avoid shortages by mid-April.
Residents are urged to reduce water usage immediately.

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Pflugerville, Texas, faces a water emergency affecting more than 64,000 residents after a pipeline failure lowered Lake Pflugerville's levels.
Mayor Doug Weiss urged immediate conservation to protect the community's water supply.
Stage 3 restrictions limit water use to indoor purposes, prohibiting irrigation and car washing.
Officials expect temporary repairs within two weeks, but conservation is crucial to avoid shortages by mid-April.
Residents are urged to reduce water usage immediately.