Subscribe to Water News Menu Newsroom About Us Core missions Careers Watering restrictions Water conservation Local governments with ordinances implementing the watering restrictions Irrigation schedule for efficiency Watering restriction FAQs Rule Watering restrictions The St. Johns River Water Management District’s watering restrictions are designed to ensure the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. The mandatory restrictions specify the time when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied, and the days when watering may occur for residential and nonresidential locations. These days depend on whether the address ends in an odd or even number, and on the time of year. Time of year Homes with odd numbered or no addresses Homes with even numbered addresses Nonresidential properties Daylight saving time Wednesday/Saturday Thursday/Sunday Tuesday/Friday Eastern Standard Time Saturday Sunday Tuesday Daylight saving time: Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9. An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8. Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Water for no more than one hour per zone. Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities. Some exceptions apply. Water restrictions map Model ordinance for local governments Permit for extra day of irrigation or SMART controllers For additional information about the watering restrictions, please call 800-232‑0904. Irrigation terms Summary of the restrictions Exceptions to the restrictions County-specific exceptions Contact us Civil rights statement SJRWMD’s regulatory plan Tell us how we’re doing Employee portal Accessibility statement Copyright © 2021 | St. Johns River Water Management District | Liability disclaimer