Water Shortage Order ends, new watering schedule available
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has rescinded its modified Stage 1 Water Shortage Order that required Pinellas County residents to water only one day per week.
Pinellas County Utilities customers can now use the following irrigation schedule for reclaimed, potable, well, lake or pond water sources:
Customers north of SR580
Watering with Potable Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Thursday and/or Sunday
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesday and/or Saturday
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Tuesday and/or Friday
Watering using potable water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Watering with Reclaimed Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesday and/or Saturday
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesday and/or Sunday
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Wednesday and/or Sunday
Watering using reclaimed water is not permitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Customers south of SR580
Watering with Potable Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Thursday and/or Sunday
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesday and/or Saturday
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Tuesday and/or Friday
Watering using potable water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Watering with Reclaimed Water
- Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesday, Thursday, and/or Saturday
- Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesday, Friday, and/or Sunday
- Mixed or No Address (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Wednesday, Friday, and/or Sunday
Watering using reclaimed water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Visit pinellas.gov/water-conservation for up-to-date information on watering schedules, water conservation tips and more. Residents who do not receive their water from PCU should verify their watering days and restrictions with their water supplier.
Pinellas County Utilities encourages customers to learn about and apply Florida-Friendly Landscaping™ practices, like watering only when grass and plants start to wilt and, when needed, watering deeply to encourage deep, drought-tolerant root systems.
Pinellas County Extension offers information about creating Florida-appropriate landscapes that are attractive, healthier with less water, and are less costly than replacing plants every year. Visit Pinellas County UF/IFAS Extension to view lawn and garden resources and a listing of upcoming classes.
For more information about reclaimed water, visit pinellas.gov/water-conservation-seasonal-restrictions-on-reclaimed-water, or call Pinellas County Utilities Customer Service at (727) 464-4000. Monitor the website, as additional restrictions may be implemented if needed.