Water Restrictions and Conservation - North Port, FL

The Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage restriction set by the Southwest Florida Water Management District has been extended through March 31, 2027. We encourage residents to follow the restriction and continue to limit lawn-watering to once-a-week on their permitted watering day.

The City of North Port is committed to preserving our valuable water resources by encouraging residents to remain conservative in their water use and enforcing the current watering restrictions set forth by Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).

 

If you have any questions, please call North Port Utilities at (941) 240-8000.

Established Lawns and Plants

Under the newly set Level III water restrictions, lawn watering is limited to no more than once per week through Oct. 1.

• The standard watering days schedule based on addresses ending in:
  • 0 or 1 shall only water on Monday
  • 2 or 3, on Tuesday
  • 4 or 5, on Wednesday
  • 6 or 7, on Thursday
  • 8 or 9, on Friday along with locations with a mix of addresses or for which an address cannot be determined (such as common areas associated with a subdivision)
• Watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.; properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows.
• Low-volume watering (micro-irrigation, soaker hoses, hand watering) of plants and shrubs (not lawns) is allowed, but is limited to the hours of before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

 

New Lawns and Plants

• New lawns and plants have a 60-day establishment period. On days 1-30, they may be watered any day of the week. During days 31-60, irrigation is limited to one application on each of three specified days. Even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Odd-numbered addresses may be watered on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
• Properties two acres or greater are permitted to use an alternative schedule to provide three days of establishment irrigation per week from day 31 through day 60 so long as a written schedule of establishment period watering is maintained at the property.

Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, but the City encourages customers to use reclaimed water.

Car Washing and Pressure Washing

• Car washing at home (non-commercial) is only allowed on your lawn watering day and you must use a hose with a shutoff nozzle. Car washing of fire trucks and other emergency vehicles is allowed.

• Car wash fundraisers held on behalf of non-profit organizations are prohibited, except for one-day events that were scheduled prior to April 3.
• Rinsing of boats and flushing of boat engines is allowed after each use when needed to remove salt water or to prevent the transportation of exotic plant or animal material.
• Cleaning of agricultural vehicles is allowed as necessary.
• Pressure washing in preparation for painting and sealing is allowed.

 

Fountains

• Aesthetic fountains and other water features may only operate four hours per day. The regular hours of operation can be selected by the owner but must be posted.

Read more about Modified Phase III water restrictions from SWFWMD. 

Conserving Water

Picking up small water conservation habits not only saves water but saves money on your Utilities bill!