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Follow these water restrictions:

(unless your city or county has stricter rules)

If your address (house number) ends in...

•  ...0 or 1, water only on Monday

•  ...2 or 3, water only on Tuesday

•  ...4 or 5, water only on Wednesday

•  ...6 or 7, water only on Thursday

•  ...8 or 9*, water only on Friday

* and locations without a discernible address

These restrictions remain in effect through June 30, 2008 for use of water from public and private utilities, wells and surface water sources (ponds, rivers, etc.).

Lawn & landscape watering

•  If your city or county already has special once-per-week schedule in effect, continue following it; otherwise refer to the schedule above.

•  Lawn and landscape watering remains limited to a once-per-week schedule.

•  Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, properties under two acres in size may only water before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

•  Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, properties two acres or larger may only water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.

•  Variances are available if a property proposes an alternative irrigation plan (such as splitting a large property into two pieces and assigning a different day to each piece).

•  Handwatering or microirrigation of non-lawn landscape is allowed.

•  Certain exemptions are available, such as allowances for new plant material .

Local governments & water utilities

•  Assist the District with water shortage restriction enforcement, including “any time” coverage for cases referred by the District (when a Water Use Permit is not involved).

•  Review the availability of backup water supplies for potable and fire-fighting purposes.

•  Institute/accelerate local water conservation efforts, including a water system audit.

•  Implement appropriate changes to water system flushing, including on-site signage.

Golf courses, agricultural operations & other water users

•  Fountains and other aesthetic-only water features may only operate 8 hours per day.

•  Car washing is limited to once per week; however, fundraiser events are still allowed.

•  Comply with all Water Use Permit conditions, including allowable drought quantities.

•  Reduce off-site discharge and mobile equipment washing.

•  Follow applicable best management practices, including watering times and applications.

Contact

If you have additional questions or if you wish to report a possible violation, please contact us:

Email: water.restrictions@watermatters.org

Water restriction hotline: 1-800-848-0499 (Florida only)

Automated response system; personal assistance is available during business hours.

Telephone 1-800-423-1476, ext. 4498 (Florida only) or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4498

Fax (352) 544-5148 (for sending in “petition for variance” applications or ADA-related communication)

Address

Demand Management Section

Regulation Performance Management

Southwest Florida Water Management District

2379 Broad Street

Brooksville, FL 34604-6899