Water Conservation INFO for Citrus County, FL, August 2023
Citrus County, Florida
Irrigation
Schedule irrigation for one day per week, according to schedule below. If you need training on your irrigation system or how to adjust the controller, call 352-527-7669. Irrigaion needs during August through November: One scheduled irrigation of 1/2” to 3/4” each week. 3/4” of irrigation is about 45 minutes per rotor head zone and 20 minutes per spray head zone.
Per restrictions, allowable watering is limited to one day per week, either before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. (not both), as follows:
Addresses Ending In:
0 or 1 - Monday
2 or 3 - Tuesday
4 or 5 - Wednesday
6 or 7 - Thursday
8 or 9 and locations with a mix of addresses or no address - Friday
28th-annual Save Our Waters Week, September 16 - 23, 2023
Explore Citrus County and learn about its vulnerable waterways during this 28th annual event. Free kayaking, boat tours, lectures and more. For a complete list of activities and registration details, please visit:
https://mailchi.mp/5d3f73379107/saveourwatersweek2023.
Water Sense Products and Rebates
Water Sense partners helped save 7.5 trillion gallons of water. That's the water used in 9.5 months by all U.S. households. 1.1 trillion gallons saved in 2022. epa.gov/watersense.
Rebates Available for products with EPA Water Sense logo
Rain Sensor Replacement - $50
Water Sense labeled Toilet - up to $100 (pre-approval required)
Replace up to two pre-1995 toilets per household.
Water Sense labeled Irrigation Controller - $100 (auto-adjusting controller)
For details about the rebate program or an application, visit https://www.citrusbocc.com/departments/water_resources/water_conservation/programs/water_savers_rebate_program.php. If you have questions, or to schedule a free one-time irrigation system checkup, rain sensor test, or controller training, call (352) 527-7669.
Are you, or someone you know, at risk of losing water services?
Help is available for eligible households that qualify.
Citrus County Housing Services is now offering the Low-Income Household Water Assistance Program (LIHWAP). The LIHWAP is available through September 30, 2023, to help eligible families and individuals pay their water utility service bills. Eligible households may receive up to $1,000 paid directly to their water service provider. To view applicant criteria, visit: https://citrusbocc.com/departments/community_services/housing_services/low_income_household_water_assistance_program_(lihwap).php. LIHWAP assistance is by APPOINTMENT ONLY by calling the LIHWAP Automated Interactive Voice Response (IVR) Appointment Line at (424) 389-4290
Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Program
Join a FREE workshop available for in-person or online participation. Upcoming topics include:
9 Florida-Friendly Principles
Lawns in Central Florida
Florida-Friendly Fertilizing
For a complete list of workshops and/or to register, visit: https://ccufflprogram.eventbrite.com. Need some Florida-Friendly Landscaping advice? Call FFL Coordinator Steven Davis at 352-527-5708.
August - What to do in the Landscape and Garden
Annuals/Bedding Plants:
The hottest days of summer limit planting now to heat-tolerant vinca, gaillardia, bulbine, and coleus. See Annuals: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/MG319.
Vegetables:
Many cool-season crops can be started now as well as a final crop of warm-season vegetables such as lima beans, cucumbers, eggplant, and peppers. Tomatoes can also be planted for the fall garden. See Vegetable Gardening in Florida: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/VH021.
Herbs:
Herbs that can be planted from plants (not seeds) include bay laurel, ginger, Mexican tarragon, and rosemary. See Herbs: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/topic_herbs.
Poinsettias:
Pinch back poinsettias and mums before the end of the month to allow time for buds to form for winter bloom. See Poinsettias: https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/publication/EP349.
For more details on these topics and more, visit:
https://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/lawn-and-garden/florida-gardening-calendar/
https://twitter.com/citrusbocc
https://www.facebook.com/CitrusCountyBOCC
Citrus County Department of Water Resources
Address: 3600 W Sovereign Path, Suite 202, Lecanto, FL 34461-7726
Phone: (352) 527-7669
Email: Debra.Burden@Citrusbocc.com