Water restrictions in Miami, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
SFWMD year-round two-day-per-week irrigation limits apply in the City of Miami. Odd addresses water Wednesday and Saturday; even addresses Thursday and Sunday, before 10 AM or after 4 PM.
South Florida Water Management District year-round irrigation restrictions apply within the City of Miami. Odd-numbered addresses water Wednesdays and Saturdays before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Even-numbered addresses water Thursdays and Sundays before 10 AM or after 4 PM. Hand watering and micro-irrigation for edibles generally exempt. Additional restrictions may be imposed during Water Shortage Warnings. City of Miami water is supplied by Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department.
SFWMD water restriction violations may result in fines. First offense typically a warning. Repeat violations carry escalating fines.
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