Water restrictions in Apopka, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
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.
SJRWMD year-round conservation measures apply to Apopka and all Orange County. Even-address homes water Thursday and Sunday; odd-address homes water Wednesday and Saturday; nonresidential water Tuesday and Friday. Watering limited to before 10 AM or after 4 PM to reduce evaporation. Hand-watering and micro-irrigation allowed anytime. Additional restrictions may be declared during drought. Reclaimed water users follow their utility rules.
First offense: warning. Subsequent: citation up to $500. Repeat violators: utility service review.
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