Zephyrhills, FL Landscaping Rules: Water Restrictions (2026)
Water restrictions in Zephyrhills, FL, also called the watering schedule, outdoor irrigation rules, or drought ordinance, set which days and hours you can run sprinklers or irrigation.
Key Facts
- Frequency
- One day per week
- Hours (potable)
- 6 PM to 8 AM
- Hours (reclaimed)
- Midnight to 8 AM
- Authority
- SWFWMD + Pasco Co. Ch. 62
Summary
Zephyrhills follows SWFWMD water restrictions enforced through Pasco County. Lawn irrigation is limited to one day per week under the current Modified Phase I Water Shortage Order through July 2026. Watering hours are 6 PM–8 AM for potable water, midnight–8 AM for reclaimed water.
The District's Modified Phase III one-day-per-week water shortage restrictions are in effect April 3, 2026, through July 1, 2026. The restrictions apply to all of Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas, Polk, Sarasota and Sumter counties. Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows.
Official source re-checked September 8, 2026: the cited page had not changed since it was quoted.
Full Breakdown
Outdoor watering in Zephyrhills's city limits is governed by both city ordinance and the applicable water district's rules. Most areas enforce designated watering days (odd/even address systems or specific days), limit irrigation to early morning or evening hours (before 10 AM or after 6 PM), and prohibit water waste (runoff onto sidewalks, streets, or neighboring properties). During declared drought stages, restrictions intensify from voluntary conservation to mandatory cutbacks. water management districts regulate usage is a key concern for the Southeast region. Drip irrigation and smart controllers are encouraged, and rebates may be available through the local water provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Water Restrictions in Nearby Cities
How other cities in Pasco County handle water restrictions.