Overwatering your lawn during the early morning hours is resulting in lower water pressure citywide.

Remember

• Most lawns only need 1 inch of water per week
• Overwatering promotes fungal growth and root rot
• Insect-related issues may also arise from overwatering

On February 18, 2020, the South Florida Water Management District notified the City of the need to conserve water resources by implementing water conservation measures that would promote efficient water use and decrease water waste.

To avoid fines, Delray Beach residents who use potable water for irrigation, should follow the conservation schedule.

• Water lawns only three days per week between 7 p.m. and 7 a.m.
• Addresses ending in odd numbers should water on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays
• Addresses ending in even numbers should water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays
• Disable irrigation when rainfall increases and provides more than ¾ to 1 inch of water per week

Penalties & Fines
Ordinance 11-22 went into effect on June 15, 2022, and there was a 90-day grace period to comply that ended September 15, 2022.
Click here to view Ordinance 11-22.

Water Pressure May Decrease Due to Irrigation
As a reminder, you may experience a slight decrease in water pressure during peak irrigation times, 2 a.m. to 5 a.m., especially if you reside in a high-rise building that is older and may not be equipped with a water pressure booster.

Together we can conserve water to help meet future needs and reduce demands on Florida's water-dependent ecosystems such as springs, rivers, lakes, wetlands, and underground water supply aquifers.