Watering Schedule and Rules in Clearwater
Residents in the city of Clearwater will move to one-day-per-week lawn and landscape watering effective Dec. 1, 2023.
 The Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued a modified Stage 1 Water Shortage for Pinellas County. Beginning, Dec. 1, 2023, the city of Clearwater and Clearwater Public Utilities will move to one-day-per-week watering for all water customers.
All Water Sources
- No irrigation sprinkler use is to occur between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Hand watering, low-volume irrigation devices, or drip tubing may be used to water landscaping and non-lawn plants on any day at any time.
Established Lawns and Landscaping
While a modified Stage 1 Water Shortage is declared, residents can water once-per-week when watering with all sources, except reclaimed (see below). Watering is not allowed between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. If using a hose-end sprinkler, both times may be used, provided no area is watered twice.
- Wednesday - Even-numbered addresses (or A-M)
- Thursday - Odd-numbered addresses (or N-Z), or mixed or no street address.
The allowable watering day in the city of Clearwater may differ from other water supply municipalities or areas within unincorporated Pinellas County.
New Lawns
There is a 60-day establishment period for new and replacement turf (sod, plugs, seed, etc.). Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
- Days 1 to 30 - any day of the week
- Days 31 - 60 - Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday for even addresses (or A-M) and Wednesday, Friday and Sunday for odd addresses (or N-Z)
Reclaimed Water
All locations that use reclaimed resources to water lawns may do so on any day, not between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Citations may be issued without a warning to violators.
Sod Repair and Replacement
The watering schedule for new construction and lawn replacement (sod, plugs, seeds, and other turf grass material) is for a 60-day period. Watering is not allowed between the hours of 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. On days 1-30, you can water any day of the week. On days 31-60, you can water three days per week:
- Even-numbered addresses (or letters A-M) on Tuesday/Thursday/Saturday
- Odd-numbered addresses (or letters N-Z), mixed, or no street address on Wednesday/Friday/Sunday
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 The city of Clearwater and Clearwater Public Utilities urges everyone to reduce wasteful and unnecessary water use and to be prepared for more stringent restrictions if drought conditions worsen.
Tampa Bay Water suggests these essential tips to save water inside and outside your home:
1. Know Your Watering Day. Residents and businesses should know and follow their local watering restrictions, and water your lawn only when needed and allowed.
2. Smart Lawn Watering. By skipping an irrigation cycle when it rains or has rained, you can save between 1,500 and 2,500 gallons of water.
3. Leak Detection. The average family can save 180 gallons per week, or 9,400 gallons of water per year, by fixing household leaks.
4. Toilet Flapper Check. A warped or poorly fitting flapper can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day and may cost you hundreds of dollars a year. Find and fix leaky flappers.
5. Conserve for Dormant Grass. Lawn and landscape plants are dormant this time of the year and need minimal irrigation. Watering every 10-14 days should be sufficient for most landscapes in winter.
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6. Turn Off the Tap. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 8 gallons of water per day.
7. Maximize Dishwasher and Laundry Loads. Running dishwashers and clothes washers only when full can save up to 320 gallons of water per year.
8. Hose Nozzle Usage. Using a hose nozzle saves about 8 gallons per minute by keeping the water from running constantly.
9. Fix Broken Sprinklers. A broken sprinkler can waste 25,000 gallons of water in six months.
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