Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage Order issued for Pinellas County

In addition to continued one-day-per-week watering, the following restrictions will go into effect April 3, 2026:

No HOA or other entity shall enforce deed restrictions or other community standards requiring an increase in water use.
Car washing at home (non-commercial) is only allowed on your lawn watering day and you must use a hose with a shutoff nozzle.
Ornamental fountains are limited to four hours a day.
Restaurants- only serve water upon request.

Lawn watering on designated days:

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 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.

Violations of watering restrictions are subject to a $193 fine from Pinellas County Utilities.

To Learn More: https://pinellas.gov/news/modified-phase-iii-extreme-water-shortage-order-issued-for-pinellas/