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Watering Restrictions

Water Shortage photos New Restrictions Ways You can save water Report Violations in YOUR Community: County and City Enforcement Contacts [PDF]
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bullet Effective September 19, 2008
In response to improved regional water resource conditions, the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) today modified emergency water restrictions to provide agricultural, commercial and recreational facilities more flexibility for water use. Two-day-a-week residential landscape restrictions remain in place.

bullet NEWS: SFWMD Modifies Agricultural and Commercial Water Restrictions – Conservation remains vital for long-term regional water supply. (Sept. 11)

bullet Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Rule Development

bullet QUESTIONS & ANSWERS: Current Water Restrictions [PDF]

Golf Course, Utilities, Diversion and Impoundment PERMITTEES - ENTER Water Shortage Data HERE
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Current Water Restrictions Frequently Asked Questions Variance Application [PDF] Variance Instructions [PDF] What do You think? Comment on year-round conservation ideas Lake Okeechobee Service Area (LOSA) Indian Prairie and Lake Istokpoga

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Resolving a SFWMD Water Restriction Violation
Note:
This option is only available to violators of the landscape irrigation restriction (i.e. NOT golf courses, agricultural, nurseries, diversion and impoundments or utilities).

If you received a SFWMD Notice of Violation or Consent Agreement (NOV/CA), you can reduce the assessed penalty:

bullet Get Instructions
bullet What is a Water Conservation Audit? Click here for more info
bullet Take the Water Shortage Exam and/or Schedule a Water Conservation Audit

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Lake Okeechobee water level as of Sep 17, 2008
15.16 ft.
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