Pool service in New Braunfels

NBU's conservation stage page ties each stage to the Edwards Aquifer or Comal Springs, whichever drops first: Stage 1 at 660 feet or 225 cubic feet per second, Stage 2 at 650 feet or 200 cfs, Stage 3 at 640 feet or 150 cfs. The mayor declares a stage in consultation with NBU. On October 5, 2026 the Edwards Aquifer Authority reported a Comal Springs 10-day average of 151 cfs.

NBU's Stage 2 rules cover lawns and fixtures: sprinklers once a week by address, decorative fountains banned unless they run on reclaimed water, and foundation watering for up to two hours during watering times. Ask NBU how the current stage treats pool filling before you drain. In Stage 3, NBU lists a drought surcharge of $4.18 per 1,000 gallons for high-use irrigation customers above 6,000 gallons a month.

Pools and spas are among the residential permits filed online through the city portal on the Building Safety permits page, so a new pool or a rebuilt one should carry a permit number.

Who may touch New Braunfels pool electrics

TDLR says a Residential Appliance Installer License holder may install or replace pool pumps, motors, heaters, underwater lights, GFCIs and automation on the load side of the control center. If the equipment needs a new or upgraded circuit, only a licensed electrical contractor with a master electrician may offer that work; see New Braunfels electricians.

Pool safety at New Braunfels homes and HOAs

Texas's pool yard enclosure law applies to apartment complexes and property owners associations, not ordinary backyard pools; their enclosures must be at least 48 inches high. Local codes may separately regulate private pools, so ask the city about a new backyard pool fence. Texas DFPS counted 88 child drownings in Texas in 2025 and says a child should never be left unsupervised around water.

HomeGuide's national figures (September 2025) put weekly or every-other-week cleaning at $80 to $150 a month, about $960 to $1,800 a year. A first-time cleaning runs $150 to $350, a pump motor repair $50 to $300 and a replacement $150 to $800. The Texas pool service guide has the full breakdown.

Expect sales tax on the bill: the Texas Comptroller treats pool maintenance as taxable at homes and businesses, including when a self-employed cleaner does it. Utility and permit basics for the city are on the New Braunfels hub, and San Antonio pool service works under a different water utility.