Public Notice — Ocala (SJR No. 2026-010)
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Modified Phase 2 Water Shortage Order issued for several Florida counties.
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- Category
- Other
- City
- Ocala
- Case #
- SJR No. 2026-010
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What to do next
- 1
Review Watering Restrictions
Visit the District's website to understand the specific watering restrictions in your area.
- 2
Limit Irrigation
Adjust your irrigation schedule to comply with the one-day-a-week limit.
- 3
Conserve Water
Take proactive measures to reduce water consumption in your household.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Modified Phase 2 Water Shortage Order?
- It limits water use due to below-average rainfall and declining groundwater levels.
- Which counties are affected by the water shortage?
- Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, and parts of Baker and Bradford.
- What are the restrictions on water use?
- Irrigation is limited to one day a week, and aesthetic uses are prohibited.
- How can I conserve water during this shortage?
- Reduce water use voluntarily and follow the restrictions outlined in the Order.
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Full Notice Text
NOTICE St Johns River Water Management District Declaration of Modified Phase 2 Water Shortage Below-average rainfall, continuing declining groundwater levels, and reduced river flows are contributing to water resource stress therefore the St Johns River Water Management District has issued a Modified Phase 2 Water Shortage Order, SJR No. 2026-010 (https://aws.sjrwmd.com/SJRWMD/government/2026-010.pdf) (Order) for all of Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, those portions of Baker and Bradford counties located within the District, those portions of Alachua County located within the District, except for unincorporated areas, for which water shortage-related orders have been delegated to the Suwannee River Water Management District, and those portions of Marion County located within the District, the City of Ocala, and all unincorporated areas of Marion County, except for the unincorporated area lying within The Villages of Marion, FQD, for which water shortage-related orders have been delegated to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. A summary of the restrictions and other requirements is provided below. Please refer to the Order for more details. All residential landscape irrigation is limited to one day a week. Aesthetic uses of water are prohibited. All water users are encouraged to voluntarily reduce water use and conserve water to the maximum extent possible. All public supply water consumptive use permittees should institute or accelerate system-level water conservation measures that can help manage demand Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited. Water users are also encouraged to proactively plan for extended dry conditions, and the potential for additional mandatory restrictions should the water shortage advance to a more severe phase. Visit the Districts website at https://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions/ 3/27/2026