Water
The City of Oviedo provides potable water to approximately 40,000 residents and commercial establishments, and currently treats an average of 4.68 million gallons per day (mgd) of raw water. The raw water is sourced from the Florida Aquifer System through ten (10) Upper Floridian groundwater wells. Then treated at the West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility (WMHWTF). The treated water (potable water) is then distributed through the water distribution system for public consumption.
Request the Annual Drinking Water Quality Report via email
2024 Drinking Water Quality Report - downloadable/printable
The water system includes additional water storage tanks for redundant services located at the AM Jones water storage and buster pump and re-pump facility.
Our advanced automated meter read system is a state of the art wireless technology that can store historical water usage automatically in valuable hourly increments. Our trained utility technicians can retrieve this information to help customers identify high usage issues. The meter also has a visual potential leak indicator.
Contact Us
Public Works
Physical Address
1655 Evans Street
Oviedo, FL 32765
Mailing Address
400 Alexandria Blvd.
Oviedo, FL 32765
Phone: 407-971-5681
For general questions contact the Administrative Assistant.
Water Capital Improvement Projects and Map
Listed below are the Water Capital Improvement Projects currently underway. For project locations, details and to keep up to date with all Capital Improvement Projects, visit our interactive Story Map.
PW2211 Alafaya and Chapman WR Main S
Status: Study
A study for looping the water main infrastructure at Alafaya Trail and Chapman Rd with the objective of optimizing disinfection residual and reduce flushing
23-003 LFA Test Production Well
Status: Construction
The construction of a new test production well to provide future Alternative Water Supply capacity for the potable water treatment system.
23-027 CUP & AWS Analysis
Status: Design/Permitting
The City is working on modifying the Consumptive Use Permit (CUP), to meet future water demands. As part of the modification the City is selecting an alternative water supply from the Lower Florida Aquifer (LFA) that will require advanced water treatment.
PW2111 New 2.5 MG Potable Water Storage Tank
Status: Construction
The West Mitchell Hammock Water Treatment Facility (WMHWTF) is constructing a second 2.5-million-gallon (MG) ground storage tank due to increasing water demands.
Cross Connection Control Program
The Cross Connection Control Program, established by City of Oviedo Ordinance No. 996, mandates backflow prevention guidelines to protect the potable water supply from contaminates or pollutants that could backflow into the public water system.
The Cross Connection Control Program, along with the City’s water production and water distribution staff, ensures appropriate measures are taken on a daily basis to provide safe potable water to the City’s residents and businesses.
To request a Hydrant Meter Rental Agreement or a Jumper Meter Assembly Rental Agreement, please call 407-971-5693.
Due to the growing demand on the Florida Aquifer system, the City of Oviedo has taken steps to conserve water through programs that educate the public on strategies to conserve water, water restrictions, and the use of reclaimed water for irrigation. The process of water conservation alleviates the demand on the Florida Aquifer system which prevents the decrease in fresh water.
Conservation Inside and Outside
There are many steps that residents or business owners can help in water conservation:
Step 1: Check for leaky pipes or fixtures inside and outside the resident or business. The slow drip from a pipe, faucet, toilet, etc. can lead to thousands of gallons loss per year. Fixing leaks and replacing old plumbing fixtures with water-saving devices could save a residential family of four (4) about 30,000 gallons of water each year.
Step 2: Replace fixtures with water saving devices. A water conservation device saves water, energy, and most importantly money for the resident or business owner.
Step 3: Check the irrigation schedule shown in the water restrictions section below for the optimal time.
Watering Restrictions
These restrictions apply to all municipal water users, including, all City of Oviedo alternative, surface and potable water users. The City recommends reclaimed water use to be limited to no more than two (2) days a week. Water use is restricted between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Potable Water Irrigation
| Potable Water Irrigation | ||
|---|---|---|
Spring/Summer/Fall (Daylight Savings Time) Spring Forward | Winter (Eastern Standard Time) Fall Back | |
Residential Even Addresses | Thursday/Sunday | Sunday |
Residential Odd Addresses/No Addresses | Wednesday/Saturday | Saturday |
Non Residential | Tuesday and Friday | Tuesday |
City-Provided Reclaimed Water Irrigation Schedule
City Provided Reclaimed Water | ||
|---|---|---|
Spring/Summer/Fall (Daylight Savings Time) Spring Forward | Winter (Eastern Standard Time) Fall Back | |
Residential Even Addresses | Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday | Tuesday/Thursday/Sunday |
Residential odd Addresses/No Addresses | Monday/Wednesday/Saturday | Monday/Wednesday/Saturday |
Non Residential | Tuesday and Friday | Tuesday and Friday |
Watering Times
Hours | |
|---|---|
Peak | 1 AM - 6 AM |
Non-Peak | 5 PM - 12 AM 6 AM - 10 AM |
If you have any questions, please call the City of Oviedo at 407-971-5691.
The Water Distribution System network consists of approximately:
- 197 miles of water mains (2" to 36" diameter)
- 14,000 potable water meters and service lines
- 11 auto flushing devices
- 1,283 fire hydrants
- 2,500 isolation valve
Maintenance & Repair
The maintenance and repair of the network is handled by the water distribution division as well the following services:
- Safe and sanitary installation and repair of water mains
- Installation of water services
- Installation and service of meters and meter boxes
- Installation and service of air release valves
- Auto flushing devices
- Fire hydrants and valves
Water Distribution Division is also responsible for exercising valves, flushing hydrants, trouble shooting meters, assisting the Water Production with water quality control issues, assisting the Finance Department in the facilitation of work orders, service connection/disconnections and reading meters.