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Conservation

Current Lake County Water Restrictions:
By following the current 2 day a week watering restriction, you save money and our precious water resources.
Know your watering day: http://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/

Daylight saving time

Wednesday/Saturday

Thursday/Sunday

Tuesday/Friday

Eastern Standard Time

Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday
Daylight saving time: Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November
Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March
An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.

Water only when needed.
No watering between 10 am - 4 pm, 7 days a week.
Water for no more than one hour per zone.
Use of reclaimed water is allowed at any time.

There are no restrictions on car washing, but please follow water-conserving measures. Remember to use an automatic shut off on your hose.

Water Conservation Tips

Indoor Water Conservation
Prevent water leaks, a 1/32 of an inch drip can waste more than 6,000 gallons of water each month
Check for toilet tank leaks by adding coffee to the tank, if the tank is leaking, the coffee color will appear in the bowl within 30 minutes
Take shorter showers, 10 minutes or less
In older homes, install low flow showerheads, low flow toilets
Save water by shutting off faucet while brushing teeth or shaving
Operate dishwashers and washing machines when fully loaded
Purchase front-loading washing machines to save water and electricity


Outdoor Water Conservation
Vegetation needs only 1/2 to 3/4 inches of water twice a week
Irrigate for no more than 40 minutes and no less than 20 minutes
Irrigate yards and lawns before 10:00 am and after 4:00 pm to reduce fungus, disease and save water
Sweep, don't hose down your driveway
Plant native vegetation to save on irrigation costs
Use a hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle
Consider using a water-saving device on your swimming pool


Stormwater Runoff Prevention Tips
To minimize amount of fertilizers and pesticides used, plant native trees and plants
Use natural, organic fertilizers low in phosphorus and use only small amounts
Clean up driveway spills and leaks with kitty litter and dispose of litter in trash
Keep grass clippings, leaves and branches away from ditches and storm drains
Plant native vegetation along the shoreline to help capture stormwater
Wash vehicles on grassy or mulched areas
Create swales (low areas) or terracing on your property to catch, store and filter stormwater
Minimize the amount of impervious surfaces (concrete, asphalt) and encourage the use of pervious surfaces (paving block, mulch, stones) for driveways, walkways and patios



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