Water Restrictions: North Port vs Sarasota
How do water restrictions rules compare between North Port, FL and Sarasota, FL?
North Port and Sarasota have similar restriction levels.
North Port, FL
Sarasota County
North Port falls within the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and follows year-round mandatory two-day-per-week landscape watering restrictions. Watering is allowed only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Odd addresses water Wed/Sat; even addresses water Thu/Sun.
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Sarasota County
The City of Sarasota observes the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) year-round watering restrictions: two days per week for residential addresses (even-odd schedule) typically before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. SWFWMD can declare additional Phase I-IV drought restrictions tightening the schedule further.
View full Sarasota rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | North Port | Sarasota |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | SWFWMD year-round restrictions | SWFWMD year-round restrictions |
| Allowed Hours | Before 10 AM or after 4 PM | - |
| Odd Addresses | Wed + Sat | - |
| Even Addresses | Thu + Sun | - |
| Hand Water/Micro | Unrestricted day, avoid 10-4 | - |
| Frequency | - | 2 days per week |
| Forbidden Hours | - | 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. |
| Schedule | - | Address-based (odd/even/no number) |
| Exempt | - | Hand-watering, micro-irrigation, reclaimed |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
North Port FAQ
What day can I water my lawn in North Port?
Odd-numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday. Even-numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday. Only before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Can I hand-water my flowers any day?
Yes - hand watering and micro-irrigation are exempt from the day restrictions. Just avoid the 10 a.m.-4 p.m. midday window to reduce evaporation.
Sarasota FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Sarasota?
Twice a week before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. under SWFWMD year-round rules. Odd-ending addresses water Wed/Sat; even or no-number Thu/Sun; reclaimed-water customers Tue/Fri.
Can my HOA force me to maintain a green lawn during drought?
Florida's Florida-Friendly Landscaping statute (F.S. §373.185) preempts HOA restrictions that prevent water-conserving landscaping. HOAs cannot require lawn watering that violates SWFWMD restrictions.
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