New Irrigation Restrictions
As we head into the cooler months you may start to hear about new watering restrictions in your area. The St Johns Water Management District has just released mandatory watering restrictions effective November 1, 2009 through March 14, 2010.
What Water Management District Do I Live In?
- Northwest Florida Water Management District
- Counties Served: Bay, Calhoun, Escambia, Franklin, Gadsden, Gulf, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson (western half), Leon, Liberty, Okaloosa, Santa Rosa, Wakulla, Walton and Washington
- Suwannee Water Management District
- Counties Served: Columbia, Dixie, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Lafayette, Madison, Suwannee, Taylor, Union and portions of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Jefferson & Levy
- St. Johns Water Management District
- Counties Served: Brevard, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Indian River, Nassau, Seminole, St. Johns, Volusia and portions of Alachua, Baker, Bradford, Lake, Marion, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola & Putnam
- Southwest Florida Water Management District
- Counties Served: Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Sarasota, Sumter and portions of Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Levy, Marion & Polk
- South Florida Water Management District
- Counties Served: Broward, Collier, Dade, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Monroe, Palm Beach, St. Lucie, amd Portions of Charlotte, Highlands, Okeechobee, Orange, Osceola & Polk
Still not sure which district you live in? Click here to see a map.
If you live in the St. Johns Water Management District, note the change to your watering schedule:
- Houses ending in an odd number (1,3,5,7,9) or that don’t have an address:
- Houses ending in an even number (0,2,4,6,8):
How long will this change last?
- These new watering restrictions are in effect November 1, 2009 and will last until March 14, 2010. For a full calendar, click here.
How Long Can I Water For?
- Water for no longer than one hour per zone.
What Time Can I Water My Lawn?
- You can water before 10am and after 4pm. This happens to be the best time for you to water your lawn as well. Watering before 10am and after 4pm ensures the water has a chance to reach the root zone before it evaporates and ensures excess water burns off in the sun which reduces the chance for several weeds, insects and diseases that thrive in excess moisture conditions.
How Will This Change Affect My Lawn?
- It shouldn’t affect your lawn at all. During the winter months, you only need to water your lawn once per week. In the cooler temperatures your lawn growth slows and over watering can actually lead to disease.
I Have Your Irrigation Service, What Do I Need To Do?
- Nothing! We will take care of everything for you . We’ll adjust your timers based on your lawns’ needs to meet the new requirements. If you’re not an irrigation customer, schedule a free inspection or call us at 1-877-GREENUP (473-3687).
Massey’s Irrigation Maintenance Program Can Help!
Our Irrigation Maintenance Program ensures that you’re watering in accordance with local watering restrictions and takes the guesswork out of managing your sprinkler system.
Sign up for a Free Irrigation Analysis today to make sure you’re watering properly and your irrigation system is operating effectively and efficiently.
Best of all, our Irrigation Maintenance Service comes with a no-nonsense, money-back guarantee.
If you have any questions regarding the new restrictions or want to schedule a free inspection, please call our dedicated GreenUP hot line at 1-877-GREENUP (473-3687).
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