Water Restrictions: Apopka vs Ocoee
How do water restrictions rules compare between Apopka, FL and Ocoee, FL?
Apopka and Ocoee have similar restriction levels.
Apopka, FL
Orange County
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.
View full Apopka rules →Ocoee, FL
Orange County
Ocoee is within the St. Johns River Water Management District, which limits residential landscape irrigation to two days per week based on address, and prohibits watering between 10 AM and 4 PM. Eastern Standard Time schedules apply year-round.
View full Ocoee rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Apopka | Ocoee |
|---|---|---|
| District | SJRWMD | SJRWMD |
| Schedule | 2 days per week | - |
| Hours | Before 10 AM or after 4 PM | - |
| Hand Water | Allowed anytime | - |
| DST Schedule | - | 2 days/week |
| EST Schedule | - | 1 day/week |
| No Watering | - | 10 AM – 4 PM |
| Reclaimed | - | Encouraged, schedule applies |
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.
Ocoee FAQ
What days can I water my lawn in Ocoee?
Under SJRWMD rules, odd addresses water Wed/Sat and even addresses water Thu/Sun in DST, never between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Who enforces this in Ocoee?
Ocoee code enforcement at (407) 905-3100 handles complaints.
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