Water Restrictions Using Well & Surface Water

Watering Days and Times

When using well or surface water, irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is authorized for one day per week per Pasco County, Florida, Code of Ordinances, Part I, Chapter 62, Article II, Division 3.

Applicable water sources: "Any and all water on or beneath the surface of the ground, including natural or artificial watercourses, lakes, ponds or diffused surface water, and water percolating, standing or flowing beneath the surface of the ground."

Irrigation is prohibited between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Regardless of property size and using irrigation sources of well, lake or pond, you may only irrigate before 8:00 am and after 6:00 pm on the authorized days.

Irrigation System Testing & Repair

Note: Your irrigation system may be operated for testing and/or maintenance with an attendant on site in the area being tested – no more than once per week and one test should not exceed 10 minutes.

Periodic testing is recommended to ensure proper operation. Check for leaks, breaks, over-spray, and mis-directed heads.

Residential Car Washing - Fountain Operations

• The washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, mobile homes, campers, boats or any other type of motor vehicle or equipment is permitted using a self-canceling nozzle or automatic shut-off device. The washing of non-business, personal vehicles shall be conducted once per week on the designated watering day for the location.
• Emergency vehicles, agricultural equipment and lawn mowers may still be washed on any day as needed.
• Outdoor aesthetic uses of water, such as decorative water fountains and features, shall be prohibited unless such fountains or features provide a necessary aeration and/or water quality benefit. The operation of decorative water fountains or features using reclaimed water is not restricted; however, a sign stating "using reclaimed water" must be posted next to the water fountain or feature.

Other Restrictions

For other restrictions, please visit our Other Restrictions page.

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