Water Use Rules in Putnam County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Putnam County, Florida.
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Turf Replacement Rebates
Non-residential, multifamily, and planned unit, commercial and industrial developments in unincorporated Putnam County must design under Code § 45-516's xeriscape standards, which limit turf grass to areas that actually get foot traffic, host recreation, control erosion or serve as a design unifier. One- and two-family home sites are exempt, though the Code encourages them to follow the same water-conserving principles.
Putnam County Xeriscape Turf Grass Limits
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-516
(a)Generally. ... Xeriscape is a set of landscape design and maintenance principles that promote good horticultural practice and the economic and efficient use of water. ... Use of xeriscape principles shall be required for all non-residential, multifamily, planned unit developments (common areas and rights-of-way only), planned commercial developments and planned industrial developments. One- ...
Recycled Water Rules
In unincorporated Putnam County, any new subdivision built around a golf course must install lines for reclaimed water or on-site surface water and use that supply as the course's primary irrigation source, per Code § 45-659(c). The rule pairs with a requirement to install on-site central water and sewer whenever a central utility provider cannot serve the subdivision.
Putnam County Golf Course Reclaimed Water Rule
Some RestrictionsPutnam County Code § 45-659(c)
(c)Golf courses. Subdivisions containing golf courses shall be required to install on-site central water and sewer systems for the entire subdivision, where a central utility provider is not available to provide service to the development. In addition, such development shall install lines for reclaimed water or on-site surface water to be used as the primary irrigation for the golf course.
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