City of Georgetown lifting nonessential water use restrictions By FOX 7 Austin Digital Team Published GEORGETOWN, Texas - Restrictions on nonessential use of water will be lifted at noon on February 23 for all City of Georgetown water customers. The city says its water has received storage capacity and returned to normal operations following the winter storm. Water uses such as irrigation, washing vehicles, adding water to a pool, and industrial uses are permitted once the restrictions lift. However, leaving irrigation systems off and limiting other outdoor uses are still encouraged. Officials say the restrictions will be lifted at noon is so that commercial businesses affected by the restrictions, such as carwashes, have time to staff for the day and to ensure they open at the same time, so as not to give businesses an unfair advantage.