Water Conservation

Water conservation is the most important action we can take to sustain our water supplies, meet future needs and reduce demands on Florida’s water-dependent ecosystems such as springs, rivers, lakes and wetlands.

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Water Shortage Order extended to September 1, 2024

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its modified Stage 1 Water Shortage to September 1. This extension requires all Pinellas County Utilities water customers to continue limiting watering to one day per week. Visit pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules for the current watering schedule.

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June 25, 2024

Water Shortage Order extended to September 1

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended its modified Stage 1 Water Shortage to September 1, 2024, due to below average rainfall over the past year. This extension requires all residents to continue limiting watering to one day per week using the approved watering schedule for your area.

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