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City of Punta Gorda, FL
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Once-Per-Week Watering Restrictions
Effective February 5, 2025 - The irrigation of established lawns and landscaping is restricted to a maximum of once-per-week.
- Lawn watering is limited to no more than once-per-week.
- Lawn watering days and times for city residents are as follows:
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Addresses ending in 0 and 1 |
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Monday |
Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
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Addresses ending in 2 and 3 |
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Tuesday |
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Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
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Addresses ending in 4 and 5 |
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Wednesday |
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Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
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Addresses ending in 6 and 7 |
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Thursday |
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Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
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Addresses ending in 8 and 9 |
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Friday |
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Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
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Addresses ending in a letter or |
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Saturday |
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Before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. |
Per Florida Statutes, irrigation is prohibited daily between the hours of 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. -
40D-22.201 (3) F.A.C.
New Lawns
- New lawns may be watered for the first 30 days following installation on any day.
Fountains, Car Washing & Pressure Washing
- There are no specific restrictions on fountains, car washing, hand watering of landscaping, and pressure washing.
- Hand watering of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day and any time.
- These and other water uses should be conducted as efficiently as possible, using a shutoff nozzle on each hose.
Helpful Irrigation Tips
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Irrigation Maintenance Tips |
Water 101 Tip Irrigation Timer |
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Water 101 Catch Can Test |
Maintenance Moment: Irrigation Systems |