The additional water restrictions were enacted to help ensure that enough water is available to meet anticipated demands while also helping to protect water resources from serious harm. The restrictions are in effect for residents and businesses within the St. Johns District in Orange, Seminole, Volusia, Marion, Polk and Lake counties. The restrictions also are in effect for residents and businesses in Brevard County that receive water from the city of Cocoa or the city of Titusville. All water users in the District's portion of Polk County are required to follow Southwest Florida Water Management District's restrictions. Soil flooding for pest control or soil preservation is prohibited.
Additional restrictions are in place for flood irrigation and heat stress relief.
Golf course irrigation is allowed only during designated days and times. Water-based recreation facilities cannot be drained into sewers or onto impervious surfaces. Landscape irrigation Cannot occur between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Exceptions are made for newly planted landscape. Dozens of officials participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony, opening the wetlands exhibit at the zoo.