Water Restrictions

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued a Modified Phase III (Extreme) Water Shortage for Pinellas County. Effective April 3, 2026, Clearwater Public Utilities water customers can water their lawns one day per week. Irrigation is permitted only between 12:01 and 4 a.m. or 8 and 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre may use only one watering window. We urge everyone to reduce wasteful and unnecessary water use amid continuous drought conditions. Under Phase III, violations may be subject to citation without prior warning.

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 hours are reduced to 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. or 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. Properties less than one acre in size may only use one of these windows. Properties one acre or larger can use both windows.

Violations

To protect the remaining water supply, Pinellas County Utilities staff is authorized to issue fine of $193 for violations of the watering restrictions. While staff typically issues warnings for these violations, warnings will not be allowed after April 17, 2026, due to the extreme drought conditions.

 Information Source: https://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/business/epermitting/district-water-restrictions