The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended the Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions, effective April 3rd, 2026, to October 1st, 2026.
As a reminder, these are required regulations issued by the district, not optional guidelines. They apply in the full district including Polk County and Winter Haven. The City will be implementing an internal irrigation schedule that has been approved by the district.
Because these are enforceable restrictions, the City of Winter Haven is responsible for local enforcement. Our code and law enforcement officers will be enforcing these district regulations within the city.
If you see irrigation occurring outside the allowable time, you can report that to the Water Department team using our simple Irrigation Violation report form here: https://ow.ly/aLB550ZfTP6
If you are unsure whether your irrigation timer is set correctly, the City can help. Residents may schedule time with our Water Conservation Specialist for help with resetting irrigation timers, understanding allowed watering days and hours, and reviewing irrigation system settings.
To schedule an appointment, contact Elliott Santiago-Lugaro by email [email protected] or call 863-292-8044.
For more information, please visit our water conservation page at https://ow.ly/Ph6r50ZfTP8
*info provided by City of Winter Haven
