CONSERVATION MEASURES
Seasonal Restrictions on Reclaimed Water

The reclaimed water shortages experienced in recent years during the non-rainy season have placed considerable stress on the reclaimed distribution system. Due to operational experience during these dry periods of the year, a proposal has been passed to limit lawn watering at these times to three days per week. This limitation will not only alleviate seasonal operational shortages but will actually help build a healthier lawn. Horticultural experts at the University of Florida and The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) recommend less frequent watering to help establish a deep, drought-tolerant root system.

For more information, select a link below:

Ordinance Relating to Reclaimed Water Usage

FAQs
Answers to frequently asked questions regarding the reclaimed water ordinance.

Reclaimed Water Schedule
Current watering schedule for reclaimed water.

SWFWMD Year-Round Conservation Measures
Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) Chapter 40D-22 policy regarding conservation.

Application for Variance from Reclaimed Schedule
Application for Variance from Pinellas County Code 82-3.

Healthy Lawn Information
Your lawn may have a drinking problem.

Turf and Landscape Irrigation Recommendations
Recommendations from University of Florida/The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS) for irrigating “deep and infrequently” and consideration of application rate, month, and climate area.

Conserving Water in the Home Landscape

“Irrigate only when plants need water. During the
summer, established plants need no water for three to
five days after a rainfall or water application that
distributes at least three-fourths of an inch of water.
You can wait much longer during the winter or when
watering soils of finer texture, such as muck or clay.”

From University of Florida/The Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)