Watering Restrictions
The St. Johns River Water Management District’s watering restrictions are designed to ensure the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. The mandatory restrictions specify the time when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied, and the days when watering may occur.
District Water Use Advisory | Phase II Severe Water Shortage
A Phase II Severe Water Shortage has been declared due to ongoing dry conditions across portions of the District. Below-average rainfall, declining groundwater levels, and reduced river flows are contributing to water resource stress.
Water shortage declarations are temporary measures used to help protect water resources during extended dry periods. Conditions are monitored regularly, and additional restrictions may be implemented if conditions worsen.
What a Phase II Water Shortage Means
Under a Phase II water shortage:
- Landscape irrigation is limited to one day a week.
- All water users, including domestic, utility, and commercial, are encouraged to voluntarily reduce water use.
- Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited.
- Residents, businesses, and property managers are encouraged to proactively plan for extended dry conditions and the potential for additional restrictions.
Landscape Irrigation Under Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage
Landscape irrigation in areas subject to a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage is limited to one day a week. Property owners and managers are encouraged to prepare for possible worsening conditions. Property owners should ensure that they are following the District rules for the day of the week irrigation is permitted.
Currently, the watering schedule for this area is:
| Homes with odd numbered or no addresses |
Homes with even numbered addresses |
Nonresidential Properties |
| Saturday |
Sunday |
Tuesday |
- An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
- An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
- Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Irrigation is limited to no more than three-quarters of an inch of water per zone and no more than one hour per zone on your scheduled day.
- Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.
- Some exceptions apply.
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Preparing for Worsening Conditions
Dry conditions may persist, and residents and businesses are encouraged to plan ahead. Taking conservation steps now can help reduce the need for more restrictive measures later if the water shortage advances to a more severe phase.