Water restrictions in Lakeland, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Lakeland follows SWFWMD's Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage rules: lawn watering once per week on assigned day. Properties under 1 acre may water before 4 AM OR after 8 PM (one window). Over 1 acre may use both windows. Hand watering allowed before 8 AM or after 6 PM.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) declared a Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage covering Lakeland and surrounding Polk County due to ongoing extreme drought. Lawn irrigation is permitted only one day per week on the property's assigned day. Properties under 1 acre may irrigate either before 4 AM or after 8 PM (one window only). Properties over 1 acre may use both windows (before 4 AM and after 8 PM) if needed. Hand watering and microirrigation remain allowed but only before 8 AM or after 6 PM. Phase III rules took effect April 3 and run through July 1 (subject to extension or modification by SWFWMD).
Violations enforced by SWFWMD and Lakeland Water Utilities. Repeat violations can carry escalating fines and potential service-level interventions.
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