St. John’s River Water Management District imposed mandatory water restrictions for areas within their jurisdiction, which includes Lake Mary. Effective Monday, January 15, 2001, the following restrictions apply until rescinded:

The city of Lake Mary alternates on the Daylight Savings Time (DST) clock. One day watering in the winter and two days in the summer. See:

http://lakemaryfl.com/pdf/Landscape%20Irrigation%20Restrictions.pdf

http://lakemaryfl.com/pdf/Water%20Conservation.pdf

Landscape irrigation is allowed only two (2) days a week, and not between 10:00 A. M. and 4:00 P. M.

Odd addresses may irrigate on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Even addresses or no addresses may irrigate on Thursdays and Sundays.

Irrigation on these designated days shall only occur when actually needed because of a lack of rainfall, and shall be limited to the application of no more than 3/4” of water in the irrigated area.

Low-volume irrigation is permitted anytime with a hand-held garden hose provided it is fitted with an automatic shutoff nozzle.

New landscapes may be irrigated on any day between 4:00 P. M. and 10:00 A. M. during the first 30 days after planting. The installation of new landscape should be postponed until this water shortage order is rescinded.

Outside aesthetic use of water utilizing non-re-circulating fountains are prohibited.

Personal vehicle washing must be done using a handheld hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle.

All other discretionary uses of water should be reduced to the greatest extent possible.

Use of reclaimed water is allowed any time.