Water restrictions in Miami-Dade County, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
South Florida Water Management District imposes year-round two-day-per-week irrigation limits in Miami-Dade County. Odd-numbered addresses water Wednesday and Saturday; even-numbered addresses water Thursday and Sunday, before 10 AM or after 4 PM.
Miami-Dade County enforces year-round landscape irrigation restrictions set by the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). These apply to any water source including public utilities, private wells, and surface water. Odd-numbered home addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Hand watering, micro-irrigation for edible gardens, and new landscaping establishment are generally exempt. During Water Shortage Warnings, additional restrictions may be imposed. The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department manages the county's water supply.
SFWMD water restriction violations may result in fines. First offense is typically a warning. Repeat violations carry escalating fines. Irrigation during restricted hours is enforceable.
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