Water restrictions in Volusia County, FL — also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance — set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Volusia County follows St. Johns River Water Management District watering restrictions. Irrigation is limited to designated days based on address. Watering is prohibited between 10 AM and 4 PM. Maximum one hour per zone. During drought declarations, restrictions may tighten to one day per week.
Volusia 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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