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Water Restrictions: Apopka vs Bay Hill

How do water restrictions rules compare between Apopka, FL and Bay Hill, FL?

Apopka and Bay Hill have similar restriction levels.

Apopka, FL

Orange County

Heavy Restrictions

Apopka is in the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) which imposes year-round watering restrictions. Eastern Standard Time schedule: two days per week, before 10 AM or after 4 PM.

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Bay Hill, FL

Orange County

Heavy Restrictions

Orange County is in the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and limits landscape irrigation to 2 days per week. Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM year-round.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactApopkaBay Hill
DistrictSJRWMD-
Schedule2 days per week-
HoursBefore 10 AM or after 4 PM-
Hand WaterAllowed anytime-
Days-2 days/week DST, 1 day EST
Prohibited Hours-10 AM - 4 PM
Authority-SJRWMD 40C-2.042
Reclaimed-Exempt from day limits

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

Apopka FAQ

Which days can I water my Apopka lawn?

Odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday, even addresses Thursday and Sunday, nonresidential Tuesday and Friday.

Who enforces this in Apopka?

Apopka code enforcement at (407) 703-1600 handles complaints.

Bay Hill FAQ

When can I water my lawn in Orange County?

Two days per week based on your address (odd Wed/Sat, even Thu/Sun), but never between 10 AM and 4 PM.

Who enforces this in Orange County?

Orange County code enforcement at (407) 836-3111 handles complaints.

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