District Water Restrictions

Water Shortage Effective Dates and Affected Areas

Always refer to your city or county regulations first.

Phase I

The District’s Phase I water shortage restrictions went into effect on Dec. 1, 2010, except where stricter measures have been imposed by local governments. The Phase I water shortage has been extended through June 30, 2012.
The restrictions apply to all of Charlotte, DeSoto, Hardee, Highlands, Manatee and Polk counties. View more information.
The unincorporated portions of Sarasota County have a local ordinance and are on one-day-per-week restrictions.

Modified Phase II

A Modified Phase II Water Shortage Order has been declared for Pasco, Pinellas and Hillsborough counties. View more information.

Modified Phase III

A Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order has been declared for Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Lake and Levy counties as well as the City of Dunnellon and The Villages in Marion County. View more information.
The City of Ocala and unincorporated Marion County will continue to follow the St. Johns River Water Management District’s water restrictions.

Report Watering Violations

Use this service to report a water use violation, or you may call us at and leave a detailed message.

Contact Us

If you have additional water restriction questions or wish to report a possible violation, please contact us by calling our water restrictions hotline at 1-800-848-0499 (FL only) (personal assistance is available during business hours; off-hours uses an automated response system) or 1-800-836-0797 (FL only), ext. 2298; also by email at Water.Restrictions@WaterMatters.org.

Mailing Address

Demand Management
SWFWMD
7601 U.S. Hwy. 301 N.
Tampa, FL 33637

A petition for variance from year-round water conservation measures or water shortage restrictions is available if an alternative irrigation plan is proposed. To confirm that a variance is needed, check with our staff during normal business hours at 1-800-848-0499 (FL only) or email Water.Variances@WaterMatters.org.