| Water Restrictions |
All Water Uses |
On July 1, 2010 the City of Lakeland returned to the Year Round Water Conservation Measures set forth by the Southwest Florida Water Management District Rule 40D-22.
These restrictions apply to the use of water from public and private water utilities as well as the use of all wells and surface water sources (ponds, rivers, etc.).
This internet posting is only a summary. All water users should review Year Round Water Conservation Measures outlined in Rule 40D-22 of the Southwest Florida Water Management District for complete details; this items is available electronically and in printable form online (at www.WaterMatters.org ).
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Lawn (Turf, Sod or Grass) & Landscape (Garden Plants) Watering |
The two day a week schedule below must be followed.
Watering is allowed before 10 am or after 4 pm (But not both).
Variances are available, through the Southwest Florida Water Management District, if a property proposes an alternate irrigation plan (such as splitting a large property into two pieces and assigning a different day to each piece). Click Here To Download An Application
Hand watering (with automatic shut-off device) or micro-irrigation of non-lawn landscaping is not currently restricted by day or times.
Spot treatment by hand watering of affected sod is allowed any day.
These restrictions apply to private residences and to commercial landscape.
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Private Residences and Commercial Landscape |
Addresses Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 may only irrigate on Thursday and/or Sunday
Addresses Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 may only irrigate on Wednesday and/or Saturday
All locations without a discernible address (such as common areas and subdivision entry ways) may only irrigate on Tuesday and/or Friday
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New Plant Material |
Watering out of cycle is allowed for new plant material.
New material may be watered out of cycle for up to 60 days for establishment (Keep a receipt for proof of new material, before and after pictures are also helpful). Here are the guidelines:
Days 1 through 30 Watering is allowed on Any Day
Days 31 through 60 Watering is only allowed
on the following days:
Addresses Ending in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8 are allowed to water Tuesday,
Thursday and/or Sunday
Addresses Ending in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9 are allowed to water Monday,
Wednesday and/or Saturday
A minimum of 50% the area being water must contain new plants or sod
New plant material may be watered in any time on the day of planting
Restricted times outlined above must be followed
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Fertilizer & Pesticide Applications: |
| Watering in of pesticides and fertilizers as required by the manufacturer of the product is allowed on any day. Signs must be posted on the lawn and the date of the application must be written clearly on the back of the sign. These applications are not restricted to the appointed irrigation day. |
Sprinkler System Maintenance: |
| Sprinkler systems may be run a maximum of ten minutes per zone to perform maintenance on the system. Each zone must be attended through the entire run time. Sprinkler maintenance is not restricted to the appointed irrigation day. |
Car Washing: |
| Automobile washing is not currently restricted. However, the District asks that residents be as efficient as possible, so water isnt wasted. Using an automatic shut-off nozzle on a hose is required. |
Fountains & Falls |
Runtime of fountains and falls is currently not restricted.
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Pressure Washing |
| Pressure washing is not currently restricted. However, the District asks that residents be as efficient as possible. |
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Violations |
Violations of these restrictions are a civil infraction punishable with fines up to $500.
First Violation - Written Warning
Second Violation - $35 Fine
Third Violation - $75 Fine
Fourth or More - Mandatory Court Appearance Up To $500 Fine (Plus Court Cost) |
For Additional Information |
City of Lakeland Water Uilities
(863) 834-8316
Click Here to report a possible violation of the restrictions listed above. |
Additional Contact Information: |
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has a toll-free line (1-800-848-0499) to provide answers to questions about water restrictions.
Information on water conservation is also available on the district's web site (Southwest Florida Water Management District). |
