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Watering RestrictionsThe following rules apply to St. Petersburg water customers located within City limits. If your property is outside the City boundaries, please check with your municipality, Pinellas County, or the SWFWMD for current water restrictions for your area.
NO WARNINGS!
Violations observed by enforcement personnel will result in the issuance of a citation for a Class II municipal ordinance offense and is subject to a $175 fine, plus court costs. Court costs range from $13 for uncontested violations to $58 for contested violations. Subsequent violations are subject to higher fines as assessed by the court up to a maximum fine of $500 plus court costs.
Users of Potable (Drinking) Water, Well Water, and Surface Water Sources Must Abide by Modified Phase 3 Restrictions: Irrigation using potable water, well water, or surface water (lakes, ponds, etc.) sources is limited to once-per-week: - Addresses ending with an even number, or the letters A through M, may irrigate on Saturday Only
- Addresses ending with an odd number, the letters N through Z, or no address, may irrigate on Sunday Only
- The allowable hours of irrigation are 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.
Hand Watering of Established Lawns Using potable water, well water, or surface water for hand-watering established lawns is limited to the once-per-week schedule mentioned above. Allowable times are 5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for properties of any size. These methods include watering lawn/turfgrass using a sprinkling can, a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle, or a hose equipped with a portable sprinkler. Note: The same lawn area may not be watered by multiple means. You may not use an irrigation system and a hand-held hose to water the same area twice on the given day. Microirrigation or Hand Watering of Established Landscapes (Non-lawn Areas)
Using potable water, well water, or surface water for irrigation of landscapes (non-lawn) with a sprinkling can, hand watering with a hose equipped with an automatic shut-off nozzle, or microirrigation is not restricted by day but is restricted as to time. Microirrigation includes soaker hoses, drip tubes, microjets and other forms of low-volume irrigation technology. Allowable Days and Times:
- Using these efficient watering methods, customers may irrigate any day of the week before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. Register Your Private Well. Registration of private wells assists water restriction enforcement staff with accurate reporting. To register your private well, visit www.stpete.org/privatewell.asp or call 893-7261.
Establishment of New or Replacement Lawns and New Landscape Plants
Request a Variance for New Plantings
Watering of new plants, new sod installations, and lawn renovations (sod, plugs, and other turfgrass material) requires a variance granted by the St. Petersburg Water Resources Department. A 30-day variance may be requested by calling 892-5020. Please provide your name, address, phone number, and reason for variance. Only one variance is allowed within a six month period. No time extensions will be granted.
Variances are limited to the following schedule during establishment:
- Days 1 through 15: new turf and plants may be watered any day of the week, during allowable hours (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.). - Days 16 through 30: new turf and plants may be watered three days a week during allowable hours (5 a.m. to 9 a.m. and/or 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. ) - Addresses ending with an even number, or the letters A through M - Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday - Addresses ending with an odd number, the letters N through Z, or no address - Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Other Water Use Rules - Fountains, waterfalls, or other aesthetic water features are allowed to run eight hours a day. This limitation does NOT apply in the following situations;
- A water feature with an evaporative water loss of less than 25 gallons a week, such as a table-top fountain, bubbling water feature, and yard fountains not associated with a stormwater pond or other catchment area.
- A water feature in an ornamental fish pond that provides aeration or other necessary water quality benefit to sustain the ornamental fish.
- A water feature for a stormwater pond or other catchment area that is augmented with reclaimed water, brackish bay or intercoastal waters, or air conditioning condensate.
- Residential car washing is allowed once a week. An automatic shut-off nozzles must be used. - Charity car washes are allowed. Automatic shut-off nozzles must be used. - Pressure washing by homeowners is allowed for certain purposes which include: o cleaning to eliminate a safety hazard, o preparation for painting or similar activity, o maintaining a paint or material warranty, and o as needed to meet federal, state or local health and safety standards. - Restaurants and public dining facilities shall serve water to customers only upon customer request. - Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited
- Use of an automatic shutoff device is required when using a hose for watering, washing, etc. - Watering-in of lawn chemicals is allowed within District guidelines. - Cleaning and maintenance of an irrigation system is limited to once a month. An attendant must be present. - Boat washing and motor flushing is allowed after usage. Wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited. For additional information, call the Water Watch Info Line at 892-5300.
Users of Reclaimed Water Irrigation with Reclaimed Water – Water Wise Practices Lawn and landscape irrigation using reclaimed water is not currently restricted. However, residents are asked to be "water wise" and conscious of their use of this valuable resource. Voluntary restrictions for reclaimed water request no more than three days per week by property address: Even numbers should irrigate on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Odd numbers should irrigate on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday. Large commercial properties, multi-family buildings, schools and government buildings using reclaimed water for irrigation are requested to limit watering to three days per week. Golf courses, cemeteries and athletic or recreational facilities are asked to submit irrigation plans demonstrating compliance with best management practices.
Irrigation is suggested from NOTE: During dry seasons and periods of drought, mandatory restrictions on the use of reclaimed water may be authorized by the Mayor and City Council, pursuant to Section 27-146 of City Code. Call 893-7261 obtain a copy of St. Petersburg's Landscape Plant Guide for Yards with Reclaimed Water. This publication is designed to assist reclaimed water customers in the selection of suitable plants and provides recommendations for efficient use of this resource. Please leave your name, address and phone number. Thank you for doing your part to save our valuable water resources. We encourage all residents to be water efficient. Check for leaks, replace or retrofit fixtures to be more water efficient, install a rain sensor on your sprinkler system, and follow outdoor water restrictions.
For more information on how we can assist you in conserving water, contact the water conservation office at 727-892-5688. Please leave your name, address and phone number. Information provided becomes part of the public record which citizens hasve the right to review. Any written or email material received or generated by City Staff or Council Members becomes public record and state law requires the record be made available for inspection upon request.
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Contact Information
 The Water Resources Department is located at 1635 Third Avenue North in St. Petersburg. Phone: (727) 893-7261
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