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Current Water Restrictions
The St. Johns River Water Management District watering rules are in effect for all customers, regardless of whether you live within the city or county limits. These restrictions are intended to ensure the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation. The restrictions allow enough water to maintain healthy landscapes year-round. The mandatory restrictions specify the time when watering may occur.
2nd Sunday in March until 1st Sunday in November)
Customers are required to water no more than one (1) hour per zone and no more than 3/4 inch of water per zone per irrigation day. Water only when needed, and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
The City of Port Orange has over 6,800 reclaim water customers. By using reclaimed water, we can conserve traditional freshwater supplies and provide an environmentally responsible alternative to disposal of wastewater.
Customers using reclaim water are allowed to water three days per week under City ordinance.
(Midnight to 8 a.m.)
(6 p.m. to Midnight)
Maintenance Days
The reclaimed water system will be on during the below times to allow contractors and residents to check repair work:
Daylight Saving Time Restrictions
2nd Sunday in March until 1st Sunday in November)
Potable or Well Irrigation
Residential
- Odd numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
- Even numbered addresses: Thursday and Sunday
- No numbered addresses: Wednesday and Saturday
Nonresidential
- All properties: Tuesday and Friday
Time
Customers are required to water no more than one (1) hour per zone and no more than 3/4 inch of water per zone per irrigation day. Water only when needed, and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Reclaim Water Irrigation
The City of Port Orange has over 6,800 reclaim water customers. By using reclaimed water, we can conserve traditional freshwater supplies and provide an environmentally responsible alternative to disposal of wastewater.
Customers using reclaim water are allowed to water three days per week under City ordinance.
Residential
(Midnight to 8 a.m.)
- Odd numbered addresses: Monday, Wednesday and Saturday
- Even numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Nonresidential
(6 p.m. to Midnight)
- Odd numbered addresses: Monday, Wed and Saturday
- Even numbered addresses: Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
Maintenance Days
The reclaimed water system will be on during the below times to allow contractors and residents to check repair work:- Tuesday and Friday 8 a.m. - 12 p.m.
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Public Utilities
Physical Address
1395 Dunlawton Avenue
Port Orange, 32129
Phone: 386-506-5750Fax: 386-756-5370
Hours
Monday - Friday
8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.