Yes, it has been raining, but not quite enough to lift watering restrictions. The St. Johns River Water Management District’s watering restrictions are designed to ensure the efficient use of water for landscape irrigation. The mandatory restrictions specify the time when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied and the days when watering may occur. Water shortage declarations are temporary measures used to help protect water supplies during extended dry periods. Aesthetic water use is prohibited and additional restrictions apply to activities such as street and pressure washing.