Watering Restrictions

As of January 27, 2026, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has declared a Phase II Water Shortage due to dry conditions throughout the region. These restrictions are in effect February 8th, 2026 through July 1, 2026.

The Phase II Water Shortage Order reduces lawn watering to one day per week Districtwide, including residents on private wells.

For additional information about the Phase II Water Shortage Order, visit the District’s website Watermatters.org/Restrictions.

Watering with Potable, Well, Lake or Pond Water

Irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is authorized for one day per week.

If Your House Number Ends inThen You May Water on
0 or 1Monday
2 or 3Tuesday
4 or 5Wednesday
6 or 7Thursday
8 or 9Friday
Mixed or No addressFriday


Watering is limited to the following hours to minimize losses from evaporation:

  • Morning Hours: 12:01 am to 8 am
  • Evening Hours: 6 pm to 11:59 pm

Watering is prohibited between the hours of 8 am and 6 pm.

Properties two acres or greater in size may irrigate during the hours of 12:01 am to 10 am or 4 pm to 11:59 pm on the authorized day.

Residential Car Washing

Restricted to only one washing per week

If Your House Number Ends inThen You May Wash Your Vehicle on
EVEN number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8)Tuesday or Saturday
ODD number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)Wednesday or Sunday


Low-volume methods only, such as a hand-held hose equipped with a trigger (self-canceling) nozzle

Violations

Wasteful & Unnecessary Use of Water

The following wasteful and unnecessary water uses are prohibited:

  • Allowing water to flow from an unattended hose
  • Hand-watering a lawn on a restricted day or more than once a day, except when used for spot treatment
  • Hosing down a driveway or solid surface when a dry method could be used or hosing down a structure when a dry method could be used
  • Allowing water to flow from a broken sprinkler head, outdoor faucet, malfunctioning plumbing, or irrigation system after receiving verbal or written notice

To report watering restriction violations or questions regarding enforcement, please contact Tarpon Springs Code Enforcement at 727-937-0017.