Water restrictions in Boca Raton, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Boca Raton follows South Florida Water Management District year-round irrigation rules. Watering is limited to two days per week based on address. No watering between 10 AM and 4 PM.
Boca Raton is within the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD), which imposes year-round landscape irrigation rules. Residential properties may water two days per week based on address (odd addresses on specific days, even on others). Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM. New landscaping may receive a temporary watering variance for establishment. The city may impose additional restrictions during drought conditions. Reclaimed water users may have different schedules.
Water restriction violations may result in warnings and fines. SFWMD enforcement applies in addition to local enforcement.
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