ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) — A water shortage order with a once-a-week irrigation schedule has been issued to the city of St. Petersburg amid an ongoing drought.
Due to below-normal rainfall and declining water resource levels, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has issued a modified phase 2 water shortage order that goes into effect on Sunday.
To help conserve water, the city will be temporarily shifting to a watering schedule of once a week for properties using portable or private water sources. Reclaimed water use is not restricted, but it is recommended that watering occur only once or twice a week.
The rules for lawn and landscape water use are as follows:
Even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Saturday between 5 to 9 a.m. or 7 to 11 p.m.
Odd-numbered addresses and locations with no address may irrigate on Sunday between 5 to 9 a.m. or 7 to 11 p.m.
Residents should adjust their irrigation timers to ensure the settings are correct, as restrictions will be enforced.
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