Watering Schedule and Rules

Watering Schedule

The authorized irrigation schedule using reclaimed, potable, well, lake or pond sources for all Pinellas County Utilities customers is as follows: 

Customers north of SR580

• 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

Watering using reclaimed water is not permitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Watering using potable water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Customers south of SR580

• 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

Watering using either potable or reclaimed water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Please monitor this page for up-to-date water schedule information as restrictions can change at any time. Residents who do not receive their water from PCU should verify their watering days and restrictions with their water supplier.

Violations

While under the modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order, PCU will issue warnings that do not carry a fine for the first offence. A second offence will receive a citation that carries a $193.00 fine.

If drought conditions worsen and a Phase 2 order is issued, any offense will receive a citation and $193.00 fine. For more information after receiving a citation, please contact Business & Customer Services at (727) 464-4000.

Basic Rules

Wasteful and Unnecessary Use of Water Is Prohibited. This includes:

• Leaving a hose on unattended.
• Hand-watering a lawn on a restricted day or more than once a day.
• Hosing down a driveway, solid surface or structure when another method could be used.
• Not fixing an irrigation or plumbing issue, like broken sprinkler heads or outdoor faucets, after receiving a verbal or written notice.

New Plant Material (Lawn & Landscaping) Establishment Period Irrigation Exemption

New plant materials may be watered for a 60-day total establishment period. The following information

Please note: Pinellas County is currently under a Modified Stage 1 Water Shortage Order and certain restrictions are in place that may impact new plant irrigation exemptions.

Proof of new lawn material must be faxed to (727) 464-3717.

Customers north of SR580

While we are under a water shortage order, the William E. Dunn Reclamation Facility, which services our North County customers, can only supply reclaimed water on Wednesdays and Saturdays. Please refer to the following information during the water shortage order.

Exemption Guidance

• From Day 1 to Day 30, new plants and turf grass can be watered twice a week. If additional watering is needed, residents should use a more targeted irrigation method such as potable, well, lake or pond water.
• From Day 31 to Day 60, new plants and turf grass can only be watered one day per week. Please see the above schedule to find your watering day.
• You may water your lawn or plant area during authorized hours. Currently, those using reclaimed may water before 8 a.m. or after 4 p.m.; those using potable may water before 10 a.m. and after 4 p.m.
• Exemption begins on the day of installation. New turf grass or plants can be watered one time outside of watering times on installation day.
• You can only use an entire irrigation system zone if it waters an area with at least 50% new plant material.
• Partial zone and dispersed plantings like trees, plants and shrubs must be watered by another, more targeted, irrigation method such as a water hose with a nozzle.

Customers south of SR580

Exemption Guidance

• From Day 1 to Day 30, new plants and turf grass can be watered twice a week. If additional watering is needed, residents should use a more targeted irrigation method such as potable, well, lake or pond water.
• From Day 31 to Day 60, new plants and turf grass can only be watered one day per week. Please see the above schedule to find your watering day.
• You may water your lawn or plant area during authorized hours. Currently, those customers using reclaimed and/or potable water for irrigation may do so before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
• Exemption begins on the day of installation. New turf grass or plants can be watered one time outside of watering times on installation day.
• You can only use an entire irrigation system zone if it waters an area with at least 50% new plant material.
• Partial zone and dispersed plantings like trees, plants and shrubs must be watered by another, more targeted, irrigation method such as a water hose with a nozzle.

Irrigation System Testing and Repair

• May be operated for testing and repair purposes
• Testing may be done as often as once a week
• The run-time for any one test may not exceed 10 minutes
• An attendant must be on-site in the area being tested