To ensure the efficient use of water for lawn and landscape irrigation, the St. John's River Water Management District has adopted watering restrictions. These restrictions are in effect year-round and apply throughout the District's entire 18-county area.

Rules & Regulations

During Daylight Savings Time the following rules apply:

• Daylight Saving Time begins the second Sunday in March and ends the first Sunday in November.
• Residential irrigation is allowed at odd-numbered addresses from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesdays and Saturdays and even-number addresses Thursdays and Sundays.
• Business may irrigate from 4 p.m. to 10 a.m. Tuesdays and Fridays.
• Restrictions apply to all water sources, including private wells and pumps, ground or surface water, and water from public and private utilities.
• New plantings may be watered any time for 30 days, then every other day for another 30 days. Keep the store receipt for proof of purchase.
• Hand watering with a spray nozzle that shuts-off when released is allowed anytime.

During Standard Time the following rules apply:

• Standard time is from November to March
• Watering is allowed once a week

Helpful Resources

For more information regarding watering restrictions, you may contact the St. John's River Water Management District or 800-451-7106, or you may contact the Code Enforcement office at the Town of Ponce Inlet at 386-236-2187.