Water Shortage Order issued for Pinellas County

information January 28, 2026

Due to under common rainfall and declining water provide all through the area, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order that features Pinellas County and different surrounding counties beneath their jurisdiction. The order goes into impact on Feb. 8, 2026.  

Pinellas County Utilities will transfer to one-day-per-week watering for all prospects. Customers ought to monitor Pinellas County Utilities’ water restrictions webpage at pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules for up-to-date info, as restrictions can change at any time. The present approved irrigation schedule utilizing reclaimed, potable, nicely, lake or pond sources for Utilities prospects is as follows: 

Customers north of SR580

• Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Saturdays
• Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Wednesdays
• Mixed or No Address (resembling frequent areas, entry areas/workplace complexes, purchasing facilities and different “no address” places): Wednesdays
• Watering utilizing reclaimed water isn’t permitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Watering utilizing potable water isn’t permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Customers south of SR580

• Addresses ending in even numbers (0, 2, 4, 6, 8): Tuesdays
• Addresses ending in odd numbers (1, 3, 5, 7, 9): Thursdays
• Mixed or No Address (resembling frequent areas, entry areas/workplace complexes, purchasing facilities and different “no address” places): Thursdays
• Watering utilizing both potable or reclaimed water isn’t permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Residents who don’t obtain their water from Pinellas County Utilities ought to confirm their watering days and restrictions with their water provider.

For water conservation suggestions, Florida-Friendly Landscaping steering and extra, go to pinellas.gov/water-conservation.