Water Restrictions: Delray Beach vs West Palm Beach
How do water restrictions rules compare between Delray Beach, FL and West Palm Beach, FL?
Delray Beach and West Palm Beach have similar restriction levels.
Delray Beach, FL
Palm Beach County
Delray Beach follows South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) year-round landscape irrigation rules: two days per week, no watering 10 AM to 4 PM, enforced locally under City Code.
View full Delray Beach rules →West Palm Beach, FL
Palm Beach County
West Palm Beach is in the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) year-round landscape irrigation rule: 2 days per week, before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday; even addresses Thursday and Sunday.
View full West Palm Beach rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Delray Beach | West Palm Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | SFWMD year-round rule | - |
| Days | 2 per week by address | 2 per week by address |
| No-Water Hours | 10 AM to 4 PM | - |
| Reclaimed | Exempt | - |
| Drought | Can restrict to 1 day | - |
| District | - | SFWMD year-round rule |
| Hours | - | Before 10 AM or after 4 PM |
| New Sod | - | 30 days daily allowed |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Delray Beach FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Delray Beach?
Two days per week based on your address, but never between 10 AM and 4 PM. Odd addresses Wed/Sat, even addresses Thu/Sun.
Who enforces this in Delray Beach?
Delray Beach code enforcement at (561) 243-7000 handles complaints.
West Palm Beach FAQ
Which days can I water my lawn?
In SFWMD year-round restrictions, odd-numbered addresses water Wednesday and Saturday; even addresses water Thursday and Sunday, before 10 AM or after 4 PM.
Who enforces this in West Palm Beach?
West Palm Beach code enforcement at (561) 822-1300 handles complaints.
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