Water Conservation

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT – Help avoid low water pressure

The City of Lake Alfred is encouraging everyone using irrigation systems to please set water timers to water between the hours of 10 PM and 3 AM. This will help boost the water capacity in the morning hours.  Construction on the City of Lake Alfred's second water plant began in 2025, and upon completion, it will provide additional water capacity for the City.

Public Service Announcement Flyer (PDF)

Lake Alfred enjoys abundant natural resources, including our collection of world-renowned lakes, parks, and natural areas that support a variety of wildlife habitats. However, as Lake Alfred's population has continued to grow, so has our need for water supply from the Upper Floridan aquifer. 

The increasing withdrawal of water from the Upper Floridan aquifer is straining our natural ecosystems and the water quality needed to sustain them for future generations. 

To meet our long-term water demands and avoid environmental impacts, we will need to find new water sources and use this precious, life-sustaining resource more conservatively and responsibly. 

By applying simple water conservation practices, we can significantly reduce our water use and need for new water sources. Although it may often seem like a single individual, household, or business cannot make a difference, it is important to remember that every river starts as a single drop! The Polk Regional Water Cooperative and its member governments are also working diligently to assist with water conservation efforts.

The water conservation information provided here will help you reduce water waste and your water utility bills. We are all in this together, and below is a collection of useful tips, programs, and practices to help you, your family, and your community conserve water.

Water Conservation

Homeowners can use these simple tips to save water both inside and outside their homes:

1. Make sure your rain sensor device is working properly to prevent your irrigation system from running in the rain. 
2. Set an irrigation timer to run only *once per week (*pursuant to the Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage between February 8 and July 1, 2026). Due to dry conditions throughout the region, Polk County is among the counties in the regional water district that must follow the one-day-per-week watering schedule.
3. Install a “smart” irrigation controller that uses weather data or soil moisture information to determine when and how much irrigation your yard needs.
4. Fix leaks. Finding and fixing water leaks conserves water, saves money, and protects your home from damage.
5. Landscape the Florida-Friendly Way by planting low-maintenance plants using environmentally sustainable practices.

Water Conservation Flyer (PDF)

Southwest Florida Water Management District's Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage Announcement (LINK)