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 and landscape watering
- Lawn and landscape watering remains limited to a once-per-week schedule.
- Low-volume watering of plants and shrubs (micro-irrigation, soaker hoses, hand watering) is allowed.
- Properties under two acres in size may only water before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
- Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, properties two acres or larger may only water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Follow these restrictions:
Other general restrictions
- Follow applicable best management practices, including watering times and applications.
- Comply with all Water Use Permit conditions, including allowable drought quantities.
- Reduce off-site discharge and mobile equipment washing.
- Fountains and other aesthetic-only water features may only operate 8 hours per day. Hours of operation must be posted.
- Car washing is limited to once per week; however, fundraiser events are still allowed. Car washing at residential properties is only allowed on certain days: even-numbered addresses may wash only on Tuesday or Saturday; odd-numbered addresses may wash only on Wednesday or Sunday.
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
