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.
Quick Facts
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.
News & Stories
View All NewsWater 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.
- May 14, 2024 Pinellas County Utilities addressing low reclaimed water pressure in North County
- April 24, 2024 Pinellas County Utilities to host free Water Conservation Expo April 27
- March 21, 2024 Are you seeing higher water bills? Water Conservation can help.
- January 16, 2024 Pinellas County Utilities implements reclaimed water grace period
Information & Resources
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