Water Restrictions

water restrictions

Water Restrictions

 

In Miami-Dade County, water restrictions are permanent and enforced year-round. These restrictions apply to users of any water source, including public utilities, private wells and any surface water body including canals and lakes.

So when can I water my lawn?

You may water your lawn two days a week. The same rules apply to residences and businesses.

Due to dry conditions the region has been experiencing, on April 10, 2020 the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) issued an order on stricter landscape irrigation that conserves water amid lower than average rainfall as follows:

ODD-numbered home address (those that end in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) are permitted on:

Wednesdays and Saturdays, before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m.

EVEN-numbered addresses (those ending in 0, 2, 4, 6, 8) are allowed on:

Thursdays and Sundays, before 7 a.m. and after 7 p.m.

Apply no more than 3/4-inch to 1 inch of water per week on lawns and landscapes and only as needed to supplement rainfall.

Choose one of the two “watering windows” — either morning or evening. It is not necessary to water your lawn twice a day – it’s wasteful and can be detrimental to your landscape.

Exceptions

Restrictions don't apply for car and boat washing, pressure cleaning of paved surfaces, decorative fountains and water-based recreation (e.g. swimming pools, water slides).

Users of 100 percent reclaimed water are exempt from restrictions, but encouraged to conserve water.

Low-volume irrigation, including the use of drop and micro jet systems that apply water directly to plant root zones, is not restricted but is encouraged to be reduced.

New landscaping can be watered during the corresponding hours listed above every day, except Fridays, for the first 90 days it is installed. Save the receipt with the date of purchase. When unable to water during specific hours, call 311 to apply for a variance.