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Highlights of proposed irrigation rule

The Public Trust supports the SJRWMD proposal to make irrigation rules stricter to protect our water resources.

In an effort to increase water conservation, the District is proposing additional water conservation provisions.  Listed below are highlights of the proposed changes.

During Daylight Savings Time:
From the second Sunday in March to the first Sunday in November:
•       Irrigation would be limited to no more than two days a week, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. (same as current rule).
•       Irrigation would be limited to no more than ½ inch of water per zone per irrigation day.
•       Irrigation days would be specified by address.  Even numbered addresses, Thursday and Sunday.  Odd numbered or no addresses, Wednesday and Saturday.

During Eastern Standard Time:
From the first Sunday in November to the second Sunday in March:
•       Irrigation would be limited to no more than one day a week, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
•       Irrigation would be limited to no more than ¾ inch of water per zone per irrigation day.
•       Irrigation days would be specified by address.  If the address ends in:
o       0 or 1- Monday
o       2 or 3- Tuesday
o       4 or 5- Wednesday
o       6 or 7- Thursday
o       8, 9, or no address- Friday

Other Changes:
•       The rule would be expanded to also apply to reclaimed water and storm water, two sources which are currently exempt.
•       Where reclaimed water is available, the use of private wells for landscape irrigation would not be authorized.  Side note:  Regulating private well water for landscaping purposes was introduced because some individuals were trying to avoid regulation by using private wells to irrigate.
•       Additional changes are proposed to the rule and can be viewed at www.sjrwmd.com/irrigationrule
•       Agricultural crops, nursery plants, golf courses and recreational area proposed changes can also be viewed at www.sjrwmd.com/irrigationrule

Public comments regarding the proposed rule amendments should be submitted to Norma Messer, rules coordinator, Office of General Counsel, St. Johns River Water Management District, 4049 Reid St., Palatka, FL 32177-2529, (386) 329-4459, e-mail: This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it
 
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