WateringDayShort answer. Orlando (Orange County) home (residential address): daylight saving time (March–October): even addresses Thursday and Sunday; odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday; standard time (November–March): even addresses Sunday; odd addresses Saturday. Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., up to 1 hour per zone.
Watering days at a glance
Even house numbers · daylight time (now)
Odd or no address · daylight time (now)
Current status
St. Johns River Water Management District rules: two watering days a week while clocks are on daylight saving time, one day a week on standard time (November 1, 2026 – March 13, 2027).
Now: daylight-time schedule (two days a week). Next change: November 1, 2026, when the clocks change.
Full watering schedule
| Who | Daylight saving time | Standard time |
|---|---|---|
| Home (residential address) | Even: Thursday and Sunday Odd or no address: Wednesday and Saturday | Even: Sunday Odd or no address: Saturday |
| Nonresidential (businesses, HOA common areas) | All addresses: Tuesday and Friday | All addresses: Tuesday |
Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., up to 1 hour per zone
Exceptions
Hand watering with a hose that has an adjustable shut-off nozzle is allowed any time. New sod or landscaping: any day for the first 30 days, then every other day for 30 days — register with Orange County Utilities (name, phone, address, receipts).
Fines
First a warning (door hanger and letter); repeat violations $25 each, which can be added to the water bill.
Does this apply to me?
All of Orange County, including Orlando — Orange County Utilities, OUC, other utilities, private wells and lakes. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (Disney area) follows South Florida rules; Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties set their own.
Questions
What day can I water in Orlando?
Orlando (Orange County) home (residential address): daylight saving time (March–October): even addresses Thursday and Sunday; odd addresses Wednesday and Saturday; standard time (November–March): even addresses Sunday; odd addresses Saturday. Allowed hours: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., up to 1 hour per zone.
What time can I water in Orlando?
On your watering day: before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., up to 1 hour per zone.
Can I hand water on other days?
Hand watering with a hose that has an adjustable shut-off nozzle is allowed any time. New sod or landscaping: any day for the first 30 days, then every other day for 30 days — register with Orange County Utilities (name, phone, address, receipts).
What is the fine for watering on the wrong day in Orlando?
First a warning (door hanger and letter); repeat violations $25 each, which can be added to the water bill.
What watering stage is Orange County in?
Two days in daylight time, one in winter. St. Johns River Water Management District rules: two watering days a week while clocks are on daylight saving time, one day a week on standard time (November 1, 2026 – March 13, 2027).
Who do these rules apply to?
All of Orange County, including Orlando — Orange County Utilities, OUC, other utilities, private wells and lakes. The Central Florida Tourism Oversight District (Disney area) follows South Florida rules; Seminole, Osceola and Lake counties set their own.
Never miss your watering day. The WateringDay app reminds you the evening before and alerts you when your utility changes stage or season.
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