May 16, 2008 9:03 am US/Eastern
Year-Round Water Restrictions Possible
Odd Addresses: Wednesday and Saturday, Even Addresses: Thursday and Sunday
Between 12:00 a.m. & 10:00 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. & 11:59 p.m.
Miami-Dade Doesn't Allow Watering Between 9:00 a.m. & 5:00 p.m.
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South Florida water managers are considering making twice-weekly watering restrictions for homeowners permanent.
Officials say year-round water conservation is needed to offset regional water shortages that show no sign of abating. Lake Okeechobee, the heart of South Florida's water supply, is currently about three and a half feet below average.
The South Florida Water Management District will consider the permanent restrictions at its next meeting on June 12th. If approved, the restrictions could take effect by the fall.
Most of South Florida is currently under Phase II water restrictions, which means residents and businesses can water their property twice a week.
The current water rules cover most of Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe Counties, however, Miami-Dade gets less hours than everybody else due to a Miami-Dade County ordinance that prohibits lawn watering from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Here are the rules in Broward, Palm Beach and Monroe:
- Odd addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
- Even addresses: Thursday and Sunday
- Watering will be allowed between 12:00 a.m. and 10:00 a.m. or between 4:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
Here are the rules for Miami-Dade County:
- Odd addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
- Even addresses: Thursday and Sunday
- Watering will be allowed between 12:00 a.m. and 9:00 a.m. or between 5:00 p.m. and 11:59 p.m.
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