• Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Phase I Water Shortage Order for nine (9) counties including Pinellas
• Order goes into effect on May 8, 2020 and will remain in effect through July 1, 2020
• Current water restrictions for Pinellas County Utilities potable water customers do not change.
• Users should test irrigation systems for leaks and efficiencies
• Customers should reduce unnecessary water use to conserve resource
Due to the current drought conditions, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) issued a Phase I Water Shortage Order that includes Pinellas County and other surrounding counties under their jurisdiction. The order goes into effect on May 8, 2020.
The current restrictions for irrigation using potable, well, lake or pond water sources do not change. However, the shortage order serves as a reminder that water resources are becoming limited and water conservation needs to be practiced by all residents. The order requests that all water users reduce wasteful and unnecessary water use and be prepared for more stringent restrictions if drought conditions worsen.
Customers should monitor Pinellas County Utilities’ water restrictions website at http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/water-rules.htm for up-to-date information, as restrictions can change at any time. The current authorized irrigation schedule using potable, well, lake or pond sources for Utilities customers is as follows:
- Addresses ending in an even number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Thursday and/or Sunday
- Addresses ending in an odd number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesday and/or Saturday
- Addresses with mixed or no addresses: Tuesday and/or Friday
- Prohibited lawn irrigation hours: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Residents who do not receive their water from Pinellas County Utilities should verify their watering days and restrictions with their water supplier.
Customers using reclaimed water provided by Pinellas County Utilities should be following the reclaimed water restrictions found at http://www.pinellascounty.org/utilities/water-rules.htm.
For more detailed information about water restrictions, call Customer Service at (727) 464-4000 or visit www.pinellascounty.org/utilities.