Pinellas County Utilities Indoor Water Conservation

Skip over navigation

Utilities banner image

Skip over navigation

Indoor Water Conservation

Kitchen

For a continuous cold drinking water supply, store tap water in the refrigerator.
Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave.
Scrape food particles from dishes before loading in the dishwasher.
Operate only a full dishwasher.
When hand-washing dishes, fill the rinsing sink 1/3-full instead of letting the water run.
Replace leaky drain plugs in sinks.
Repair leaky faucets promptly with a low flow faucet aerator.

Pitcher of water

Bathroom

Turn off the water while brushing teeth, shaving, etc.
Install low flow faucet aerators and showerheads.
Shower for 5 minutes or less.
Install a 1.6 gallon toilet and reduce average water use by 21 gallons per toilet per day.
An average of 20% of all toilets leak; check toilets periodically and repair leaks promptly.
Fill the tub 1/3-full when bathing.
Use the wastebasket for garbage, not the toilet.

Laundry room

Wash full loads only, if load size cannot be set.
Select the minimum water setting required per load on washers.
Normal and permanent press wash cycles are best for lightly soiled clothing.
Avoid rewashing by pre-treating stains.
Check hoses regularly for leaks.

Washing machine

Billing address:
Pinellas County Utilities
P.O. Box 1780
Clearwater, FL 33757-1780

Questions?

Water service, sewer service, or watering restrictions: E-mail Customer Service or call (727) 464-4000.
Garbage disposal, hazardous waste, or the landfill: E-mail Solid Waste or call (727) 464-7500. (For garbage collection, contact your hauler.)
Recycling: E-mail Recycling Division or call (727) 464-7500.

Utilities Home | Pinellas County Home | About Pinellas
Weather | Privacy | Disclaimer