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Lawn care Merritt Island FL

New watering rules take effect in March adopted by the St. Johns River Water Management District.

Summary of the restrictions

Persons irrigating with an automatic lawn irrigation system installed after May 1991 shall install, maintain and operate a rain sensor device or switch that overrides the system when adequate rainfall has occurred. Irrigation is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

During daylight saving time

  • Irrigation is limited to no more than two days per week on scheduled days.
  • Residential irrigation at odd numbered addresses or no addresses is allowed on Wednesday and Saturday.
  • Residential irrigation at even numbered addresses is allowed on Thursday and Sunday.
  • Non-residential irrigation is allowed on Tuesday and Friday.

During Eastern Standard Time

  • Irrigation is limited to no more than one day per week on scheduled days.
  • Residential irrigation at odd numbered addresses or no addresses is allowed on Saturday.
  • Residential irrigation at even numbered addresses is allowed on Sunday.
  • Irrigation is limited to no more than 3/4 inch of water per zone per irrigation day.
  • Irrigation is limited to no more than one hour per irrigation zone per irrigation day.
  • When reclaimed water is available for irrigation use, the use of private irrigation wells is not authorized.

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