Tarpon Springs limits lawn irrigation to one day per week based on address, with no watering allowed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., enforced under Chapter 20 of the city code in coordination with SWFWMD restrictions.
Under Chapter 20, Article I of the Tarpon Springs Code, irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is limited to one assigned day per week. Watering is prohibited between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. to reduce evaporation. Properties two acres or larger may water only between 12:01 a.m. and 10 a.m. or 4 p.m. and 11:59 p.m. on their authorized day. Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants other than lawns are typically allowed at any time. The rules align with Southwest Florida Water Management District orders and may tighten during declared drought conditions.
Warnings on first violation, escalating fines on repeat violations, and possible cutoff of reclaimed-water service for chronic offenders.
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