Which counties are affected by the Phase 3 order?

The order covers Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, St. Johns, parts of Baker, Bradford, Lake, Alachua, Marion counties, and the City of Ocala as described by the District.

When is irrigation prohibited under this order?

Irrigation is prohibited daily from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.; allowed one day per week otherwise.

What should public water suppliers do if they lose their primary supply?

They must notify the District within 24 hours if the public supply system experiences a sudden loss or significant status change.

May 16, 2026 Public Hearing: Orlando, FL

NOTICE St Johns River Water Management District Declaration of Phase 3 Extreme 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 Phase 3 Extreme Water Shortage Order, SJR No. 2026-017 (https://aws.sjrwmd.com/SJRWMD/government/2026-017-WSO-Phase-III.pdf ) (Order) for all of Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties, those portions of Baker, Bradford, and Lake 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 and landscape use irrigation is limited to one day a week and prohibited from 8 a.m to 6 p.m. Number of days of allowable irrigation of new plantings, including sod has been reduced. Aesthetic uses of water are prohibited and additional restrictions apply to activities such as street and pressure washing. 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 modifications to operational practices that can help manage demand and notify the District within 24 hours if the public supply water system experiences a sudden loss of its primary water supply or other significant change in system status. Commercial/industrial/institutional users must suspend certain non-essential water uses. All agricultural/commercial/Industrial/Institutional consumptive use permitees shall inform the District about any drought-related challenges with their water supplies. 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/ 75501 5/16/2026

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