Water Shortage Order Issued For Pinellas County

PINELLAS COUNTY, FL — 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 its jurisdiction. The order went into effect May 8.

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 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 here.

This press release was produced by the Pinellas County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.