Water Conservation

Water Conservation

The City of Green Cove Springs proudly proclaims April as Water Conservation Month!

Recognizing that clean, safe drinking water is one of our most valuable resources, the City encourages all residents and businesses to make water conservation a top priority. From mindful indoor water use to smarter irrigation practices, every effort to reduce water consumption supports the City’s mission and helps ensure a sustainable future for our community.

A few resources for methods to reduce water consumption include: 

SJRWMD water conservation website
Florida Friendly Landscaping website

The City follows the SJRWMD regulations on irrigation ("watering days/times", etc.). Please see chart below or click on the link for more information:

Time of year

Homes with odd numbered or no addresses

Homes with even numbered addresses

Nonresidential properties 

Daylight saving time

Wednesday/Saturday

Thursday/Saturday

Tuesday/Friday

Eastern Standard Time

Saturday

Sunday

Tuesday

  • Daylight saving time: Second Sunday in March until the first Sunday in November
  • Eastern Standard Time: First Sunday in November until the second Sunday in March
  • An odd numbered address is one that ends in 1, 3, 5, 7 or 9.
  • An even numbered address is one that ends in 0, 2, 4, 6 or 8.
  • Water only when needed and not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
  • Water for no more than one hour per zone.
  • Restrictions apply to private wells and pumps, ground or surface water and water from public and private utilities.
  • Some exceptions apply.

Water Conservation Rebate Program - St. Johns River Water Management District

The St. Johns River Water Management District rolled out a rebate program in October 2024 to encourage water conservation projects for non-agricultural use.

Through this program, local governments, small utilities, HOA and property owner associations, and private and publicly owned multi-family properties can apply for cost-share rebates on certain eligible water-saving items/services, specifically:

  • Florida Water StarSM certification for new residential construction
  • U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense®-labeled smart irrigation controllers
  • Irrigation conversions (high-volume spray to a high-efficiency rotary nozzle or micro-irrigation)
  • Irrigation evaluations and timer modification
  • Landscape soil amendments (for new residential construction)
  • Indoor fixture retrofits (toilets, sinks, and showers)
  • H2OSAV Subscription

The cost-share rebate will be up to 50% of actual costs with a not-to-exceed designated maximum amount per item/service. (Note: Labor, installation and design costs from a third party or contractor are included as eligible expenses.) Applicants cannot receive more than $10,000 in rebates per year. Approved programs will be rebated on a “first-come, first-served” basis until program funds are depleted.

Learn more and apply here.