Sumter County is currently following the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s water restrictions.

This is a summary of modified "Phase II" (Severe Water Shortage) Restrictions declared by
Order SWF 07-02 passed by Executive Director David L. Moore on January 9, 2007.

Lawn Watering Schedule and Times

• Lawn watering is limited to twice per week
• Lawn watering days and times are as follows unless your city or county has a different schedule or stricter hours in effect:
• Even addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after
• Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday before 10 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m.
• Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day and at any time.

New Lawns and Plants

• New lawns and plants have a 30-30 establishment period, which allows any-day watering during the first 30 days.
• During the second 30 days, watering is allowed three days per week: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.

Reclaimed Water

• Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, unless blended with another water source or restricted by the local government or utility.

Fountains, Car Washing and Pressure Washing

• There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing and pressure washing. However, the District asks that residents be as efficient as possible, such as using a shutoff nozzle on their hose so water isn’t wasted.

If you have additional water restriction questions or wish to report a possible violation,
please contact Southwest Florida Water Management District by calling the water restrictions hotline at 1-800-848-0499 (FL only) (personal assistance is available during business hours; off-hours uses an automated response system), or by Email