Spring forward, water smarter: Watering restrictions change on March 9

Press release from St. Johns River Water Management District

APOPKA, Fla. — As daylight saving time begins on Sunday, March 9, the St. Johns River Water Management District is reminding residents and businesses across the Upper Ocklawaha River and Middle St. Johns River basins—Alachua, Marion, Lake, Seminole, Orange, and Volusia counties—about important changes to watering restrictions.

With warmer weather on the horizon, residents will be allowed to water twice a week instead of once, but just because you can water twice a week doesn’t mean you should. Pay attention to the weather and look for signs of a stressed lawn. Only water when necessary to conserve resources and keep your landscape healthy…

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