The Southwest Florida Water Management District (District) is reminding residents to check the timers on their irrigation system controllers next weekend, which is the beginning of daylight saving time.
Sunday, March 8 is when we will turn our clocks ahead one hour. The time change is also a good time to make sure irrigation system timers are set correctly to ensure that the systems operate consistently with the District’s Modified Phase II one-day-per-week water shortage restrictions.
Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, properties under two acres in size may only water before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. and properties two acres or larger may only water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Outdoor water use accounts for more than 50 percent of water consumed by households and residents should know and follow their local watering restrictions. Residents should check with their city or county for their allowable day and times as many have different schedules or stricter hours in effect.
For additional information about water conservation, please visit the District’s website at WaterMatters.org/Water101.
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