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SEMINOLE COUNTY
GOVERNMENT
Media Contact
County Manager's Office
1101 East First Street
Sanford, FL 32771
Phone: (407) 665-7212
Fax: (407) 665-7958
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NEWS RELEASE
NEW WATER RESTRICTIONS BEGIN NOVEMBER 1, 2009 - SEMINOLE COUNTY, FL
Posted on: 10/16/2009
Sanford, FL - October 21, 2009 - St. Johns River Water Management District along with demands caused by a growing population has created the need for additional water conservation measures. Landscape irrigation accounts for more than half of all household water consumption in Florida. It is critical for everyone's health and safety that enough water be available for public use throughout Florida's extended dry season.
During the cooler months November through March, (Eastern Standard Time) when landscaping is in its slow growing period, watering restrictions will limit irrigation to one (1) day a week. Restricting the days and times that water is used for irrigation will reduce the demand on one of our most precious natural resources.
Irrigation using a micro-spray, micro-jet, and drip or bubbler irrigation system is allowed at any time. Irrigation of new landscape is allowed at any time of day on any day for the initial 30 days and every other day for the next 30 days for a total of one 60 day period. Watering in of chemicals, including insecticides, pesticides, fertilizers, fungicides and herbicides is allowed at any time of day on any day with 24 hours of application. Watering in of chemicals shall not exceed 1/4 inch of water per application except as otherwise required by law. Irrigation using a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle is allowed at any time of day on any day.
Homes with odd numbered or no addresses may water on Saturday. An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
Homes with even numbered addresses may water on Sunday. An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
Nonresidential properties may water on Tuesday.
Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.
Some exceptions apply.
Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March.
Watering restrictions will return to 2 days a week during Daylight Savings Time - Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November.
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