New watering restrictions will take effect on March 9 for residents and businesses across multiple Florida counties to promote water conservation and maintain healthy landscapes, officials announced.
St. Johns River Water Management District has implemented a twice-a-week irrigation schedule amid temperatures rising for Marion, Lake, Seminole, Orange, and Volusia counties, which are part of the Upper Ocklawaha River and Middle St. Johns River basins. However, officials advise that watering should only be done based on weather conditions and signs of lawn stress.
Watering Rules and Schedule…