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Rusella Bowes-Johnson
Assistant Director
Ocala Water Resources Department
1805 NE 30th Ave, Bldg 600
Ocala, FL 34470
Phone: (352) 351-6772
Fax: (352) 351-6718
Contact a representative to schedule a speaker or learn more about Water Conservation.
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Water Conservation
Conserving water is good for the environment and saves you money!
It is much easier than you think! Here are some tips and tricks you can do to conserve water:
Look for Leaks
Don’t let an outdoor hose or leaky toilet soak up all your spring-time fun. City of Ocala customers are encouraged to sign up for a free EyeOnWater® account at https://eyeonwater.com/signup to receive potential leak notifications and monitor their daily water usage.
In 2019, the city began replacing water meters with upgraded smart meters. These new smart meters no longer require manual water reads and give customers 24/7 access to their water usage from a website or smartphone app.
Water Wisely
Lawns aren't pools! Only irrigate if necessary and adjust controls to water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. on assigned irrigation days.
Throughout the year, customers must adjust their irrigation timers based on the time of year, particularly during Eastern Standard Time when residential irrigation can only take place at most once a week. During Daylight Savings Time, residential irrigation at odd-numbered addresses, or for properties with no address, may only occur on Wednesday and Saturday. Residential landscape irrigation at even-numbered addresses may occur only on Thursday and Sunday.
It's important to note that no more than three-fourths inches of water may be applied per irrigation zone on each day that irrigation occurs, and in no event shall irrigation occur for more than one hour per irrigation zone on each day that irrigation occurs. While irrigation restrictions are helpful, we encourage customers to carefully watch their yard, and only water when necessary.
Plant Florida Friendly
The City of Ocala is our place of choice, so let’s plant accordingly. Plant the right plant in the right place by picking plants that match your site’s light, soil, and water conditions. Once established, plants that are planted in the right place require little to no additional irrigation. Customers can also increase water savings by adding mulch around plants to help retain moisture and regulate temperature.