May - November: We are experiencing our typical annual dry period. Make certain to apply a thorough watering. Mornings are better than evenings. One scheduled irrigation of 1/2-inch to 3/4-inch each week. That is about 30 to 45 minutes per rotor head zone and 15 to 20 minutes per spray head zone. If you have low water pressure, a little longer may be necessary.
For those with a Water Sense labeled irrigation controller, there is no need to make adjustments because the controller will automatically apply 100% of the scheduled irrigation.
Per ordinance, watering is limited to one day per week, either before 10:00 a.m. or after 4:00 p.m. (not both), based on the last digit of your home address, as follows: Addresses Ending in:
0 or 1 -- water on Monday
2 or 3 -- water on Tuesday
4 or 5 -- water on Wednesday
6 or 7 -- water on Thursday
8 or 9 and locations with a mix of addresses or no address -- water on Friday
Want Irrigation System Training or Controller Help?
Our water conservation specialists can conduct a FREE one-time irrigation system checkup & training that includes how to use your meter to check for leaks, operating the irrigation controller and a zone-by-zone walk of the irrigation system with you. Call 352-527-7669 to schedule.
Join a FREE workshop available at the University of Florida Extension Services office in Lecanto, Florida. Two to three classes monthly. Upcoming topics include:
Lawns in Central Florida: May 6, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
9 Principles of Florida-Friendly Landscaping™: May 20, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Invasive and Nuisance plants: June 10, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Rain Barrel workshop: July 10, 2025, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. Rain barrels only $37 each.
Call or email Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Coordinator Steven Davis at 352-527-5708 or Steven.Davis@citrusbocc.com.
Water Sense Labeled Irrigation Controllers
Maintain Healthy Landscapes & Reduce Water Consumption
Water Sense labeled controllers are showing real promise in reducing customer water bills and saving water while still maintaining a healthy landscape. The above chart shows accumulated water savings for each phase. Average water savings of customers using greater than 25,000 is about 32%. The County offers a $100 account credit for installation of a Water Sense labeled irrigation controller. Visit Rebate Site for details.
Rebate Information:
Rain Sensor Replacement — $50
Water Sense Labeled Irrigation Controller — $100 (auto-adjusting controller)
Water Sense Labeled Toilet* -- $100, 1st toilet / $75, 2nd toilet if replacing a toilet that flushes more than3.5+ gallon per flush with 1.28 gpf or less (old toilet typically installed before1995. Pre-approval & photos required.)
Water Sense Labeled Toilet* -- $25 per toilet if replacing a 1.6 gallon per flush with 1.28 gpf or less Water Sense labeled toilet. (old toilet typically installed after 1995. Pre-approval & photos required.)
Want to add new plants to the landscape? The Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ Guide to Plant Selection and Landscape Design offers color images, zone hardiness, drought tolerance, light requirements and more: https://ffl.ifas.ufl.edu/plants/
