CONTACT INFORMATION:
14 South Fort Harrison Avenue
Clearwater, Fl 33756
Customer Service (727) 464-4000
E-mail: custsrv@pinellascounty.org

October 19, 2007

To alleviate the risk of running out of reclaimed water, North County reclaimed water customers are urged to initiate conservation measures immediately. Below average rainfall in the area has continued to stress the available supply of reclaimed water. If the current drought conditions continue, officials will have to implement zone control in order for the system to recover.  This will result in three days per week reclaimed water availability to customers.

Pinellas County Utilities is appealing to North County reclaimed water customers to voluntarily limit irrigation. Here are some suggestions to help you conserve reclaimed water and still maintain a healthy lawn:

• Limit irrigation to every other day of the week, based upon address:
  Odd numbered addresses to irrigate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday; Even numbered addresses to irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday;
  
• Generally, irrigate with an application rate of approximately 1 to 1½ inches per week.
  
• Do not irrigate during the hottest part of the day (10 a.m. – 4 p.m.) when irrigation is least effective, due to excessive evaporation and lawn scalding potential when temperatures are high.
• Some of the brown spots on your lawn could be due to insect damage. Over watering could make this situation worse.
• Make sure your sprinklers water your lawn, not your driveway, road or sidewalk.

Pinellas County Utilities is trying to prevent temporarily shutting down the North County Reclaimed Water System. Please help conserve our valuable reclaimed water resource by irrigating wisely and efficiently.

If you would like additional information on how to maintain a healthy lawn, please contact Pinellas County Utilities at 464-4000, tell the representative "I want a healthy lawn" and a packet of useful tips and suggestions will be sent directly to you.    

Source: www.pinellascounty.org/utilities

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