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Irrigation Rules & Tips

Keep your lawn healthy while saving money

During dry months, many to fall into the trap of overwatering their yards. Following the St. Johns River Water Management District's mandatory rules will keep your lawn healthy and prevent irrigation from taking over your water budget.

• Water before 10 AM or after 4 PM: Sixty-five percent of water applied midday evaporates.
• Water for one hour or less per zone up to three-fourths inch: set a timer and place shallow cans in your yard to monitor volume.
• Water on your scheduled day:

Time of Year	Even-numbered Addresses*	Odd-numbered Addresses*	Business Properties
Daylight Savings Time (Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November)	Wednesday & Saturday	Thursday & Sunday	Tuesday & Friday
Eastern Standard Time (First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March)	Saturday	Sunday	Tuesday
* Residential properties

Water rules apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.