My Yard Our Water

My Yard, Our water

What happens on our landscapes and yards can negatively impact our water quantity and quality. Alachua County is leading the way in protecting our waters by prohibiting permanent irrigation on county properties. Keep reading to learn how your actions can affect our creeks, lakes, springs, and groundwater.

Irrigation restrictions are in effect year-round. 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.

All commercial irrigation systems within Alachua County must register with the County and submit an annual inspection report to document water conservation efforts. Visit the Irrigation Design Standards page for more information.

What we do in our yards can pollute our groundwater, springs, lakes, and creeks. The Fertilizer code bans the use of fertilizers with nitrogen from July – February. Fertilizers containing phosphorus are not allowed unless there is a verified need.

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

When blown into the road, they end up in stormdrains that lead to our creeks. As they decompose, the process uses up oxygen in the water, harming fish and aquatic life. Remember to keep grass off the streets!

Keeping grass off the streets back to the law

Mirroring State Statute, Alachua County's Florida-Friendly Landscaping (FFL) Code states that HOAs cannot prohibit homeowners from implementing FFL on their properties and cannot require homeowners to install irrigation systems. You can report an HOA FFL Code Concern by filling out this form.

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