SUMMARY

• The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) voted to reduce water restrictions in the Tampa Bay Water service area by returning to the Modified Phase III (Extreme) Water Shortage restrictions for potable water use. Lawn watering is still limited to once-per-week, but the watering times were expanded.
• Wells, lakes, and pond water uses are restricted based on Modified Phase III (Extreme) Water Shortage restrictions as of October 28, 2008.
• This means the same watering restrictions and schedule apply, regardless of whether you use potable water or well/lake/pond water.
• All observed violations will result in a citation that carries a fine of $188.
• To find out when you can water your lawn or landscaping, see watering schedule.
• For other restrictions (including car washing, pressure washing, new landscaping, hand watering, lawn chemicals, fountains, or low-volume irrigation), select your water source:
  

• Find out how to make water conservation a part of your Florida lifestyle.