ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (WFLA) \u2014 A water shortage order with a once-a-week irrigation schedule has been issued to the city of St. Petersburg amid an ongoing drought.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
The rules for lawn and landscape water use are as follows:<\/p>\n
Even-numbered addresses may irrigate on Saturday between 5 to 9 a.m. or 7 to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Odd-numbered addresses and locations with no address may irrigate on Sunday between 5 to 9 a.m. or 7 to 11 p.m.<\/p>\n
Residents should adjust their irrigation timers to ensure the settings are correct, as restrictions will be enforced.<\/p>\n
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