The Southwest Florida Water Management District has voted to end Phase I water-shortage restrictions. Beginning Aug. 1, 2013, residents living in the Tampa Bay area, including Temple Terrace, are urged to observe the
year-round water conservation measures outlined below. These measures allow watering up to twice a week as needed.
Lawn Watering Days and Times
· Lawn watering is limited to twice per week.
· Lawn watering days and times are as follows, unless your city or county has a different schedule or stricter hours in effect:
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o Even addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
o Odd addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
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o Locations without a discernible address, such as rights-of-way and other common areas inside a subdivision, may water on Tuesday and/or Friday before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
· Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day and any time.
· Vehicle-washing and pressure-cleaning can be done at any time, as needed.
Irrigation Systems
· Residents are asked to check their irrigation systems to ensure they are working properly. This means testing and repairing broken pipes and leaks, and damaged or tilted sprinkler heads.
· Residents should also check their irrigation timer to ensure the settings are correct and the rain sensor is working properly in accordance with state law.
New Lawns and Plants
· New lawns and plants have a 30-30 establishment period, which allows any-day watering during the first 30 days during the allowable hours.
· During the second 30 days, watering is allowed three days per week: even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday; odd-numbered addresses may water Monday, Wednesday and Saturday; and locations without a discernible address may water on Tuesday, Friday and Sunday.
For more information call 1-800-423-1476 or visit Southwest Florida Water Management District.
If you have questions regarding restrictions in Temple Terrace, call Public Works at 506-6570.