Water Restrictions
 Overview
Updated March 13, 2013
SWFWMD has implemented Modified Phase 3 (Extreme) Water Shortage provisions. This declaration means that conditions are below normal and warrant the following restrictions.
Lawn Watering Schedule and Times
- Lawn watering is limited to once per week.
- Unless your city or county has a different schedule or stricter hours in effect.
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If your house number ends in:
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Then you may water on
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0 or 1
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Monday
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2 or 3
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Tuesday
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4 or 5
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Wednesday
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6 or 7
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Thursday
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8 or 9
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Friday
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Mixed or no address
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Friday
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| Watering is only allowed once per day during the following times. |
| Morning Hours |
Evening Hours |
| 12:01 AM to 8:00 AM |
6:00 PM to 11:59 PM |
Irrigation Systems
- Residents are asked to check their irrigation systems to ensure they are working properly. This means testing and repairing broken pipes and leaks, and damaged or tilted sprinkler heads.
- Residents should also check their irrigation timer to ensure the settings are correct and the rain sensor is working properly in accordance with state law.
Landscape Watering Schedule and Times
- Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) must occur before 8:00 am or after 6:00 pm.
New Lawns and Plants
- New lawns and plants have a 60 day establishment period, which allows any-day watering during days 1-30.
- During days 31-60, watering is allowed three days per week: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. Rights-of-way and other “no address” locations may be watered on Sunday, Tuesday and Friday.
Reclaimed Water
- The District is not restricting use of reclaimed water at this time. Please refer to your local utility for specific restrictions.
Fountain Operation, Car Washing and Pressure Washing
- Car washing is limited to once per week and fountain operation will be limited to 4 hours per day.
- These restrictions apply to well, pond and canal water sources in addition to city or county water supplies.
Other Restrictions
- Reduce indoor water use on a voluntary basis
- Test and repair irrigation systems
Contact Information
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