“Extreme” Water Shortage Order extended for Pinellas County
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has extended the “Extreme” Water Shortage Order for Pinellas County and surrounding areas through October 1.
As water levels in our region’s main water supply have fallen below 20% capacity, conserving water is more important than ever. Cutting back on outdoor water use is one of the fastest and most effective ways we can all help protect our water supply.
Pinellas County Utilities customers must follow the watering schedule below for reclaimed, potable, well, and lake sources. Pinellas County Utilities staff are required to issue $193 fines for violations of these water restrictions.
Customers north of SR580
Potable, Well and Lake Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Saturdays
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesdays
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Wednesdays
Reclaimed Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays and/or Saturdays
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesdays and/or Sundays
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Wednesdays and/or Sundays
Customers south of SR580
Potable, Well and Lake Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Thursdays
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Thursdays
Reclaimed Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays and/or Sundays
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Mondays and/or Thursdays
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Mondays and/or Thursdays
Watering hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows. Properties one acre or larger can use both windows.
Residents who do not receive their water from Pinellas County Utilities should verify their watering days and restrictions with their water supplier.
“Outdoor water conservation is about more than saving gallons,” said Jeremy Waugh, Pinellas County Utilities Director. “It’s about reducing demand on our water-dependent ecosystems and making sure our water supply will be able to meet our region’s needs in the future.” Learn how you can do your part in preserving our water resources at pinellas.gov/water-conservation.