Irrigation Information

Our community’s irrigation system is professionally managed by our contracted landscaper to ensure all common areas and residential lawns remain healthy and vibrant.

Where Our Water Comes From

Sterling Lakes utilizes reclaimed water sourced directly from our community lakes. Reclaimed water is high-quality, treated wastewater that has been filtered and disinfected to meet strict environmental and safety standards. Using reclaimed water is an eco-friendly way to conserve our local drinking water supply while providing nutrient-rich water that helps our landscaping thrive.

To learn more about the benefits, safety, and science behind reclaimed water, please visit the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Reclaimed Water page.

Understanding Your Watering Schedule

You may notice that watering times vary between 20, 30, or 40 minutes depending on the zone. These durations are determined by the size of the area being watered and, more importantly, the type of equipment used:

  • Pop-up Spray Heads: These stay in a fixed position and put out a high volume of water quickly, requiring shorter run times.

  • Rotor Heads: These cycle back and forth to cover larger areas and require longer run times to ensure the ground receives the proper amount of moisture.

Reporting Issues

We rely on our residents to help us maintain the efficiency of our system. If you notice a broken sprinkler head, a leak, or any other irrigation malfunction, please do not hesitate to report it.

To request a repair, please fill out the Work Order Form found at the link at the very top of this website. Providing a specific location and description of the issue will help our landscaping team address the problem as quickly as possible.

Schedule as of 2/13/2026

Zone Length Start Time Days
1
20 Minutes
9:00 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
2
20 Minutes
9:20 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
3
20 Minutes
9:40 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
4
20 Minutes
10:00 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
5
20 Minutes
10:20 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
6
20 Minutes
10:40 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat
7
20 Minutes
11:00 PM
Mon, Wed, Sat

Monday – Wednesday – Saturday
As of 2/13/2026

Zone min time
1
       20    9pm
   2       20    9:20pm
   3       20    9:40pm
   4       20    10pm
   5       20    10:20pm
   6       20    10:40pm
   7       20    11pm
   8       30    11:20pm
   9       20    11:50pm
   10    30     12:10am
   11    20     12:40am
   12    30     1am
   13   30      1:30am
   14   30      2am
   15   30      2:30am
   16   30      3am
   17   30      3:30am
   18   20      4am
   19   20      4:20am
   20   40      4:40am
   21   30      5:20am
   22   40      5:50am
   23   40      6:30am
   24   40      7:10am