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Watering Restrictions
Hillsborough County Water
Restrictions
Article from the
Tampa Tribune and tbo.com.
http://news.tbo.com/news/metro/MGB5O9CJCNE.html
City of tampa Web
site
http://www.tampagov.net/dept_Water/Restrictions/current_restrictions.asp
New rules will limit outdoor watering to once a week. The
rules affect residents of unincorporated Hillsborough County,
including those on private wells, using surface or
utility-provided water. Reclaimed water is not subject to the
new restrictions.
Residents of Temple Terrace and Plant City are not affected.
Tampa residents are limited to watering once a week but on a
schedule different from Hillsborough residents.
Watering Days
•Addresses ending in 0 and 1, Mondays
•Addresses ending in 2 and 3, Tuesdays
•Addresses ending in 4 and 5, Wednesdays
•Addresses ending in 6 and 7, Thursdays
•Addresses ending in 8 and 9, locations with no address such
as common areas, and multiple addresses such as office
buildings, Fridays
•No watering is allowed on
Saturdays and Sundays or between 8
a.m. and 6 p.m.
•Residents who receive their water from Tampa but live in
unincorporated Hillsborough County should contact the county for
which schedule to follow.
New Lawns And Landscaping
During the initial 30 days, new lawns and landscaping may be
watered any day but not between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m.
After the first 30 days, new lawns and landscaping may be
watered on alternating days for an additional 30 days. During
this period, houses with even-numbered addresses may water on
even-numbered days and houses with odd-numbered addresses may
water on odd-numbered days.
After the 60-day period, homeowners must follow the regular
county watering restrictions.
To water with an in-ground system during this time, the new
plant material must cover at least 50 percent of an irrigation
zone. Otherwise, it must be hand-watered following the time and
day restrictions of a new lawn or landscaping.
Also, only the areas with 50 percent or more new plant
material may be watered, not the entire yard if it contains less
than half new plant material.
Hand-Watering
Hand-watering of plant material other than lawns and grass is
not subject to restrictions. However, such use may not be
wasteful and unnecessary.
Hand-watering of lawns and grass may occur only during the
designated day and time for irrigation. A hose-end sprinkler in
the yard is subject to the same restrictions as an in-ground
sprinkler system.
Chemical Treatment
If chemicals such as pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides,
insecticides and fungicides are applied to a lawn or landscape
plants by a professional, they can be watered according to the
manufacturer's instructions within 24 to 48 hours of
application.
Applying water after a chemical treatment by a hired
professional is allowable on a nondesignated watering day if a
dated chemical advisory marker is visible in the yard (usually
by the mailbox). Also, restricted hours still must be followed.
If you wish to apply a chemical treatment yourself, the
application of water must be done on your designated watering
day and time.
Car-Washing
Fundraising carwashes are allowed using low-volume mobile
equipment washing methods. Vehicle-washing otherwise is not
restricted, but an automatic shut-off nozzle must be attached to
the hose at all times.
Pressure-Washing
Pressure-washing is defined as a minimum 1,000 pounds per
square inch at a maximum 5 gallons per minute. Pressure-washing
of sidewalks, driveways, patios and other impervious surfaces is
prohibited except for public health and safety. In all cases
where pressure-washing is necessary, low-volume methods must be
used. A hose fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle is not
considered low-volume pressure-washing.
Decorative Fountains
Decorative fountains and features are allowed provided they
are properly maintained and either recycle water, exclusively
use reclaimed water or provide a necessary water quality
benefit.
Penalties
Violation of these restrictions is a civil infraction
punishable with fines up to $500. After a 30-day grace period
when warnings will be issued, the county will begin issuing
citations.
For Information
•To hear a recorded message about restrictions: (813)
275-7094
•To call customer service: (813) 272-6680
•To report suspected violations: (813) 224-8993
Tampa
Watering Restrictions
•Outdoor watering is limited to one day per week.
•Addresses ending in an even number or the letters A through
M may water on Tuesdays only.
•Addresses ending in an odd number or the letters N through Z
may water on Sundays only.
•Watering on the designated day is allowed once between
midnight and 8 a.m. or 6 p.m. and midnight.
New lawns and landscaping: For the first 15 days,
watering is not restricted. For the next 15 days, watering is
limited. Even-numbered addresses may water on even-numbered days
of the month. Odd-numbered addresses may water on odd-numbered
days.
Hand-watering: Low-volume irrigation and hand-watering
of non-turf landscaping is not restricted. Low-volume
hand-watering of lawns is restricted.
Car-washing: Personal vehicle washing is not
restricted. A hose fitted with an automatic shut-off nozzle must
be used.
Charity and fundraising carwashes are prohibited unless held
at a commercial car-washing facility that recycles water. The
washing performed by the fundraising group must use the
commercial facility's recycled water.
Pressure-washing: Buildings, sidewalks, driveways,
patios and other paved areas should not be pressure-washed.
Pressure-washing in preparation for painting or necessary
maintenance is not restricted.
Swimming pools: Filling pools not using filters and
recirculation systems is prohibited.
Decorative fountains: Outdoor aesthetic uses such as
water fountains are prohibited unless they are recirculation or
are necessary to provide water-quality benefits.
For information: Go to
www.tampagov.net. To
report violations, call (813) 274-8036.
Pinellas County Current Watering Schedule
PINELLAS COUNTY CODE 82-2
 Irrigation
of established lawns and landscaping is authorized for one day per week.
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If
your house number ends in: |
Then
water on: |
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0 or 1
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Monday
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2 or 3
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Tuesday
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4 or 5
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Wednesday
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6 or 7
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Thursday
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8 or 9
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Friday
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Mixed or No
address |
Friday
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Morning Hours |
Evening Hours |
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12:01 AM to
8:00 AM |
6:00 PM to
11:59 PM |
Watering
is prohibited between the hours of 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM
Irrigation
of established lawns and landscaping is authorized for two days per week.
Irrigation using Lakes wells and ponds
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If
your house number ends in: |
Then
water on: |
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EVEN number
(0, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
Tuesday and/or
Saturday |
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ODD number (1,
3, 5, 7, 9) |
Sunday and/or
Wednesday |
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Mixed or No
address |
Sunday and/or
Wednesday |
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Morning Hours |
Evening Hours |
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12:01 AM to
10:00 AM |
4:00 PM to
11:59 PM |
Watering
is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Irrigation using reclaimed water
May 12, 2006
Notice to North Pinellas
County Reclaimed Water Customers
On April 17, 2006, we initiated a shut down
of the reclaimed water system on two consecutive days of each week,
Monday and Tuesday. This was done in an effort to return the
reclaimed water storage pond at the W. E. Dunn Water Reclamation
Facility to a normal operating level.
Beginning Friday, May 19, 2006, the North County reclaimed water
system will be shut down Monday, Tuesday and Friday of each week.
There is no change in the system shut down for Monday and Tuesday,
and the hours of shut down on those days will remain from 7 a.m.
Monday until 7 a.m. Wednesday. On Friday, the reclaimed water system
will be shut down from 7 a.m. Friday until 7 a.m. Saturday.
The system shut down will remain in effect until seasonal rains
resume.
more information
Resolution No. 01-329
Irrigation
on a voluntary watering schedule.
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If
your house number ends in: |
Then
water on: |
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EVEN number (0, 2, 4, 6, 8) |
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday |
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ODD number (1, 3, 5, 7, 9) |
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday |
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Sunday is a watering day for all users |
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Morning Hours |
Evening Hours |
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12:01 AM to 10:00 AM |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM |
Watering
is prohibited between the hours of 10:00 AM and 4:00 PM
Customers receiving reclaimed water from the
cities of Clearwater, Dunedin, Largo, Pinellas Park, South Pasadena, St. Pete
Beach, St. Petersburg, or Tarpon Springs must follow the restrictions
established by those cities.
Pasco County Watering
Restrictions
Article from the Pasco County
website
ALL
PASCO
COUNTY UTILITIES
LAWN
WATERING
RESTRICTIONS
* * * STANDARD
SCHEDULE * * *
POTABLE WATER
CUSTOMERS:
Your potable water
irrigation time of day is from 12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. OR 4:00 p.m.
to 11:59 p.m. on your designated
potable water irrigation day. No potable water
irrigation on Saturday or Sunday.
Example:
Your potable water
irrigation day is as follows based upon the LAST
NUMBER of your address:
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0-1 —
Monday
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2-3 — Tuesday
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4-5 — Wednesday
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6-7 — Thursday
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8-9 — Friday
RECLAIMED WATER
CUSTOMERS:
You may water from
12:01 a.m. to 10:00 a.m. OR 4:00 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on your designated
reclaimed water irrigation
days. Your reclaimed
water irrigation days are as follows, based upon the LAST NUMBER of your
address:
Watering
Days of the Week
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0-1 - Tuesday and Friday
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6-7 - Tuesday and Saturday
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2-3
- Thursday and Sunday
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8-9
- Wednesday and Sunday
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4-5
- Monday and Friday
We request that you
efficiently use the reclaimed water in order to assist
Pasco
County
in providing
the limited supply to all
customers on their designated day and time.
Using the system on a non-designated
day will create a shortage for
your neighbor.
Be a good neighbor! Violators will be subject to enforcement and
fines.
If you have any
questions regarding this notice, please call one of the following
telephone
numbers or access our web page as
listed below:
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Saint Petersburg Water Restrictions
Article from the City of Saint Petersburg website.
http://cms.stpete.org/default.asp?page=1426
Mandatory restrictions have been placed on the use of reclaimed
water effective May 5 through July 31, 2006.
Residents are
asked to be "water wise" and conscious of their use of this valuable
resource. Restrictions limit the use of reclaimed water to no more than
three days per week by property address. Details are listed below in the
reclaimed water section.
The city of St.
Petersburg (St. Petersburg) is in a water caution area as defined by the
Southwest Florida Water Management District and is committed to water
conservation. Water restrictions have been placed on outdoor water use
to help conserve this valuable resource. Water restrictions remain in
effect as dictated by the
Southwest Florida Water
Management District
and St.
Petersburg. Please note that these restrictions are for St. Petersburg
only. If you live outside the city limits, please check with your
municipality,
Pinellas County,
or
Southwest Florida Water
Management District
for the current watering restrictions in your area.
Text Revised 05/05/2006
The
current water restrictions for St. Petersburg are summarized in the
chart below. Detailed information follows.
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CURRENT WATERING RESTRICTIONS |
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MON |
TUE |
WED |
THUR |
FRI |
SAT |
SUN |
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Potable, Well, & Surface Water Sources |
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EVEN |
ODD |
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EVEN |
ODD |
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Reclaimed* |
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EVEN |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
EVEN |
ODD |
* Large
commercial properties, multi-family buildings, schools, city parks and
other government buildings using reclaimed water for irrigation are
required to limit watering to three days per week following the time of
day restriction. Commercial properties north of Central Avenue may water
on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Commercial properties south of Central
Avenue may water on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Multifamily buildings
throughout the city may water on Monday Thursday and Saturday. Schools
and other government facilities throughout the city may water on Monday,
Wednesday and Friday.
Golf courses,
cemeteries, and athletic or recreational facilities are asked to submit
irrigation plans demonstrating compliance with best management practices
within thirty days following notification to the city's Water Resources
Department, 1635 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
Potable Water 2 days per week
Reclaimed Water 3 days per week
Any zone of a property may be watered only once during allowable day
Irrigation is allowed from 5 to 9 a.m. and/or from 7 to 11 p.m.
Irrigation with potable (city) water, water from private wells or
private connections to surface water sources (lakes, ponds, etc.) is
restricted according to property address as follows:
Addresses ending in an even number or the letters A through M may
irrigate on Tuesday and Saturday only.
Addresses ending in an
odd number or the letters N through Z, or at locations with no address
may irrigate on Wednesday and Sunday only.
Irrigation is allowed between 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. on the
assigned days.
Failure to comply with
current water restrictions is a municipal ordinance violation. Effective
July 1, 2005, violations of the outdoor watering restrictions are deemed
a Class II offense subject to a $175 fine plus court costs. Court costs
range from $10 for uncontested violations to $55 for contested
violations. A second violation will be subject to the new fine plus
court costs. Subsequent violations will be subject to fines and fees
assessed by the court up to a maximum fine of $500 plus court costs.
Other Water
Conservation Restrictions:
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Hand watering of
landscape plants is not restricted; however, an automatic
shutoff device must be installed on your hose and used at all
times.
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Hand watering of
turf is restricted to two days a week during designated hours on
assigned days (see chart above).
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Micro-irrigation
of non-turf landscape material is not currently restricted.
For additional
information on current water restrictions for St. Petersburg, call our
automated Water Watch Info Line at 892-5300.
Well
Registration
St.
Petersburg is
requesting that citizens utilizing a private well for irrigation
purposes register their well with the Water Resources Department. This
will aid the department in identifying locations and usage of private
wells, help identify possible locations for future private wells, and
assist water restriction enforcement staff in accurate reporting.
Click here to learn more about registering your private well.
http://www.stpete.org/privatewell.htm
Obtaining a
Variance from St. Petersburg's Watering Restrictions
Variances may be granted
pursuant to Section 27-47 of St. Petersburg City Code.
Temporary
Variance for New Plantings
If the watering of
newly-installed turf and plants requires an alteration from the
watering restrictions, a temporary (30-day) variance is necessary.
This variance must be obtained from St. Petersburg's Water Resources
Department.
A 30-day variance
may be obtained to irrigate new sod and landscape plants by calling
892-5020 or emailing
WRDCustomerService@stpete.org.
Include your name, address and phone number. Only one variance is
allowed within a six month period. No extensions will be granted.
Other Variances from St. Petersburg's Watering Restrictions
Requests for other types of variances from St. Petersburg's watering
restrictions must be made in writing to the Water Resources
Department, 1635 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
Please include a telephone number where you can be reached during
the day to allow staff to discuss your request, if needed.
Irrigation with
Reclaimed Water – Water Wise Practices
Due to dry weather and the increased demand
for reclaimed water, Mayor Rick Baker issued an executive order May 5,
2006 authorizing mandatory water restrictions for the city's reclaimed
water system.
Mandatory
restrictions have been placed on the use of reclaimed water effective
May 5 through July 31, 2006. Residents are asked to be "water
wise" and conscious of their use of this valuable resource. Restrictions
limit the use of reclaimed water to no more than three days per week by
residential property address:
Even numbers should irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
Odd numbers should irrigate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
*Large commercial
properties, multi-family buildings, schools and other government
buildings using reclaimed water for irrigation are required to limit
watering to three days per week. Golf courses, cemeteries and athletic
or recreational facilities are asked to submit irrigation plans
demonstrating compliance with best management practices within thirty
days following notification to the city's Water Resources Department,
1635 Third Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33713.
Irrigation is limited to 5 to 9 a.m. and 7 to 11 p.m. Watering during
the heat of the day is inefficient as much of the water used is lost to
evaporation and wind drift.
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A special reclaimed
hookup may be obtained to hand water.
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Hand watering
landscape plants is not restricted.
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An automatic shutoff
device should be used when hand watering.
A warning notice will be
given for the first violation. A second violation will result in the
issuance of a citation carrying a fine of $175 plus court costs.
Subsequent violations will be subject to fines and fees assessed by the
court to a maximum fine of $500 plus court costs.
NOTE: During dry seasons
and periods of drought, mandatory restrictions on the use of reclaimed
water may be authorized by the Mayor and City Council, pursuant to
Section 27-146 of City Code. "The Mayor's order will help us balance
supply and demand across the city during this dry season so users of the
reclaimed water system will have some water for irrigation" explained
Patti Anderson, director of the Water Resources Department.
Call 892-5018 or email
WRDCustomerService@stpete.org
to obtain a copy of St. Petersburg's Landscape Plant Guide for Yards
with Reclaimed Water. This publication is designed to assist reclaimed
water customers in the selection of suitable plants and provides
recommendations for efficient use of this resource. Please leave your
name, address and phone number.
Click here for more
information about watering days, irrigation plans and request for
variances.
General
Outdoor Water Use Restrictions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District and St. Petersburg
currently have the following restrictions in effect:
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Wasteful and
unnecessary water use is prohibited.
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Use of an automatic
shutoff device is required when hand-watering plants.
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Watering-in of lawn
chemicals is allowed within district guidelines.
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An automatic shutoff
device must be used when washing vehicles.
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Pressure washing and
washing of buildings for paint preparation is allowed.
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Cleaning and
maintenance of an irrigation system is limited to once a week. An
attendant must be present.
If you have additional
questions about water use in our district, call 1-800-423-1476 or visit
http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/conservation/restrictions/
Reporting a
Watering Restriction Violation
If you observe a violation of the current watering restrictions within
the city limits of St. Petersburg, you may call 892-5300 or email
WRDCustomerService@stpete.org and leave the following information.
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Location. Please
leave an exact address (if available).
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Nature of
Violation. Briefly describe the violation you observed.
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Day of the week
and time of violation was observed.
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Additional
information that may assist enforcement personnel, such as area
of yard watering.
Thank you for doing your
part to save our valuable water resources. We encourage all residents to
be water efficient. Check for leaks, replace or retrofit fixtures to be
more water efficient, install a rain sensor on your outdoor irrigation
system, and follow outdoor water restrictions. For more information on
how we can assist you in conserving water contact the water conservation
office at 727-892-5688 or email
WRDCustomerService@stpete.org.
Please leave your name, address and phone number.
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