Tag: Restrictions

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UF study: About half of Florida residents are not aware of local water restrictions

by Brad Buck
March 19, 2026

Half of Florida residents don’t know about their local water restrictions, but those who are aware can be persuaded to abide by them, new University of Florida research shows. Water restrictions can be set by cities, counties and the state’s ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Archive, Intention, Irrigation, Knowledge, Laura Warner, Lawns, Restrictions, Water, Yards
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UF study shows about 40% of residents don’t know they must follow irrigation restrictions

by Brad Buck
March 6, 2026

About 22 million people already live in Florida, and it’s expected to grow to 33 million by 2070. Those who irrigate lawns tap into the same water, much of it from the Floridan aquifer. Many cities and counties, and all water management ... READ MORE

Category: Natural Resources, Water
Tags: Agricultural Education And Communication, Archive, Behavior, Cities, Compliance, Counties, Floridan Aquifer, Gulf Coast Research And Education Center, Homeowners, Homeowners Associations, Irrigation, John Diaz, Laura Warner, Mandatory, Residential Irrigation, Restrictions, Utilities, Voluntary, Water, Water Management Districts
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Programming your controller

by Jackie Lebouitz
March 13, 2023

Taking charge of your own irrigation programming may seem daunting, but knowing how to use your system's controller is critical in making sure it's running efficiently throughout the year. Follow the steps below to program your controller. Know ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Landscapes, Lawn, Turf, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, Controller, How To, Irrigation, Manual, Pgm_Water, Programming, Restrictions, Timer, Water
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Water restrictions across Sarasota County

by Jackie Lebouitz
December 15, 2022

Why Do We Have Restrictions? Water used for landscape irrigation poses a significant demand on Sarasota County's water supply. In fact, up to 50% of a household's water use can be attributed to the home's landscape irrigation system. In order ... READ MORE

Category: Conservation, Home Management, Natural Resources, UF/IFAS Extension, Water
Tags: Conservation, Controller, County, Irrigation, Pgm_Water, Restrictions, Sarasota, Water

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