St. Johns River Water Management District Issues Phase III Water Shortage Warning
The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued a Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Warning due to below-average rainfall, declining groundwater levels, and reduced river flows across the region.
The warning applies to all of Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, Putnam, and St. Johns counties; portions of Baker, Bradford, and Lake counties within the District; portions of Alachua County within the District (excluding unincorporated areas governed by the Suwannee River Water Management District); and portions of Marion County within the District, including the City of Ocala and all unincorporated areas except The Villages of Marion FQD, which is governed by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
Residents, businesses, and permitted water users are encouraged to conserve water and reduce usage wherever possible. All landscape irrigation remains subject to District watering restrictions, regardless of permit status.
For details on the Water Shortage Warning Order and current watering restrictions, visit:
- Water Shortage Order: https://aws.sjrwmd.com/SJRWMD/government/2026-017-WSO-Phase-III.pdf
- Water Conservation Information: https://www.sjrwmd.com/wateringrestrictions
Thank you for helping protect our region’s water resources.