Jacksonville Pressure Washing & Current Water Restrictions

Last updated: August 2026 — this page is reviewed as restriction status changes.

What Phase III Actually Restricts

Phase III is the most severe water shortage designation the District has used, triggered by below-average rainfall, declining groundwater levels, and reduced river flows across the region. Under the order:

• Aesthetic water use is prohibited
• Additional restrictions apply specifically to street and pressure washing
• Landscape irrigation is limited to one day per week and banned between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
• Commercial, industrial, and institutional users must suspend certain non-essential water uses
• Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited outright

What This Means If You Need Pressure Washing Done

The District’s order draws a line between purely cosmetic washing and washing tied to a genuine maintenance, safety, or health need. Removing hazardous mold or mildew buildup, cleaning ahead of a required repair, or addressing a documented HOA or code compliance issue sit in a different category than washing a driveway purely for appearance. If you’re not sure which category your situation falls into, the District’s official restriction page is the source to check — we’re not in a position to make that determination for you, and neither is any other pressure washing company.

What We’re Doing During the Restriction

• We stay current with the District’s official restriction status before scheduling any job
• We’ll tell you directly if a job you’re requesting falls into a restricted category under the current order
• We prioritize water-efficient technique and equipment regardless of restriction status
• We can help you document mold, mildew, or safety-related conditions if that’s relevant to your situation

If You’ve Received an HOA Notice During the Restriction

Some homeowners have found themselves caught between an HOA cleanliness notice and active water restrictions. If this applies to you, the most useful first step is checking whether your specific situation qualifies as necessary maintenance under the District’s current order, and communicating that directly with your HOA. We can provide documentation of the condition if that helps your case, but the compliance determination itself comes from the District and your HOA, not from us.

Where to Verify Current Restrictions

Because water shortage orders change as drought conditions evolve, always confirm the current status before assuming a restriction is or isn’t in effect:

• St. Johns River Water Management District — Watering Restrictions