Water restrictions in Brevard County, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Brevard County follows St. Johns River Water Management District watering restrictions allowing two days per week by address. The county's Indian River Lagoon fertilizer ordinance requires summer blackout periods in unincorporated areas to protect the lagoon from nutrient runoff.
Brevard County follows its regional water management district conservation rules (SFWMD, SJRWMD, SWFWMD, NWFWMD, or Suwannee River WMD). Landscape watering typically restricted to 2 days per week and specific times (before 10 AM or after 4 PM). Watering during rain prohibited. Runoff onto streets and sidewalks prohibited. FL Statute §373.185 protects homeowners’ right to install Florida-Friendly Landscaping, even if HOA objects. Drought restrictions may impose stricter limits. Rain sensors required on irrigation systems.
Water waste: warning, then fines $50 to $500. Drought stage violations: escalating fines. Water district surcharges possible.
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