My Yard Our Water

Alachua County has committed to protecting water resources by discontinuing irrigation of county properties! Keep reading to learn how your actions in your yard can affect our creeks, lakes, springs, and groundwater.

On average, 60% of our water is used for landscape irrigation. Use this form to report wasteful practices, such as a leaking or gushing irrigation systems, irrigating during or after rain events, watering on the sidewalks or during the wrong day/time. By reporting water waste, you’re not just conserving water—you’re helping educate your community and ensuring that we preserve this precious resource for future generations.

What we do in our yards can pollute our groundwater, springs, lakes, and creeks. The Fertilizer ordinance bans the use of fertilizers with nitrogen from July – February and phosphorus is only allowed if there is a verified need.

Irrigation restrictions are in effect year round. Visit this site to learn about restrictions, new irrigation design standards, and how to reduce your outdoor water use.

Did you know that grass clippings and leaves can be a source of pollution?

When clippings or leaves are blown into the road they end up in the stormwater collection system and then our creeks.

As they decompose in the water, grass and leaves can harm fish because the process depletes oxygen supplies.

Outdoor water use can account for almost 60% of residential water use.

The Alachua County Florida Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Code prohibits Homeowners Associations (HOA) from prohibiting Florida Friendly Landscaping.

Pet Waste

Scoop it, Bag it, Trash it!

Pet waste is a major source of fecal contamination to our water bodies and it poses a threat to your health and your pet's health.

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My Yard Our Water

My Yard Our Water

​​​​​Alachua County has committed to protecting water resources by discontinuing irrigation of county properties! Keep reading to learn how your actions in your yard can affect our creeks, lakes, springs, and groundwater.

Alachua County has committed to protecting water resources by discontinuing irrigation of county properties! Keep reading to learn how your actions in your yard can affect our creeks, lakes, springs, and groundwater.