Spring Hill Water Restrictions 2026
Hernando · Florida
Published:
Restrictions Active - Modified Phase III: Extreme Water Shortage
1
Day/Week
12:01 AM – 4:00 AM
Allowed Hours
$500
Max Fine
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| Address Ending | Watering Day |
|---|---|
| 0 or 1 | Monday |
| 2 or 3 | Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 | Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 | Thursday |
| 8 or 9 | Friday |
Allowed Watering Hours
Properties under 1 acre may use only ONE of the two watering windows per scheduled day.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$500
No warnings, citations issued immediately starting April 17, 2026. Up to $500 per violation.
Citations begin April 3, 2026🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
No HOA may enforce deed restrictions requiring increased water use through July 1, 2026.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the SWFWMD's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Spring Hill and Hernando County are under the SWFWMD Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage. The region has a 13.7-inch rainfall deficit over the past 12 months. Aquifers, rivers, and lakes across Hernando County are at severely abnormal levels. This is the first Phase III restriction since 2017.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Spring Hill area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Spring Hill Water Restrictions
7 tips tailored for Spring Hill homeowners during Modified Phase III: Extreme Water Shortage restrictions.
Set irrigation to run one night per week, midnight to 3am is ideal for lowest evaporation in Spring Hill’s humid climate.
St. Augustine grass (dominant Spring Hill lawn) can survive 12–21 days without irrigation, allow some browning.
Hand water trees, shrubs and flower beds any day before 8am or after 6pm, these are unrestricted.
Inspect sprinkler heads weekly and repair broken or misaligned nozzles immediately to avoid wasting your single watering day.
Water in the approved overnight window (12:01–4 AM) when evaporation is lowest and wind is calm.
Let your lawn go semi-dormant – St. Augustine and Bahia grasses can survive 4–6 weeks without irrigation and green up after rain.
Use a rain gauge to track natural rainfall; skip your scheduled watering day if you received 0.5 inches or more in the prior 48 hours.
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