Water restrictions in Pasco County, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Pasco County enforces SWFWMD water restrictions under Ordinance Ch. 62, Art. II, Div. 3. Currently under a Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order through July 2026, lawn irrigation is limited to one day per week. Watering hours: 6 PM–8 AM (potable/well), midnight–8 AM (reclaimed). HOAs cannot enforce deed restrictions requiring increased water use during shortage orders.
Pasco 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.
Report violations at 727-847-2411 or online.
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