Austin Water Utility pumped nearly 218 million gallons of water Thursday, the highest amount so far this year.

The city does have a mandatory conservation ordinance, which limits watering via sprinkler systems to two days a week.

Hand watering of lawns is permitted on any day, except between the hours of 10 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Austin Water Utility said with water flow into Lake Travis at the lowest level since the 1940s, it's very important for everyone to conserve.

For tips on conserving water both inside and outside your home, visit WaterWiseAustin.com.