NEWS RELEASE 

Immediate Release
 Jan. 28, 2026

Media Contact
 Pinellas County Communications, (727) 580-1525

OnCallPIO@pinellas.gov

Water Shortage Order issued for Pinellas County
One-day-per-week watering restrictions go into effect Feb. 8 

• Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Phase II Water Shortage Order for several counties, including Pinellas
• Order goes into effect on Feb. 8, 2026, and will remain in effect through July 1, 2026
• One-day-per-week watering restrictions issued countywide
• Customers should reduce unnecessary water use to conserve resource

Due to below average rainfall and declining water supply throughout the region, the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has issued a Phase II Water Shortage Order that includes Pinellas County and other surrounding counties under their jurisdiction. The order goes into effect on Feb. 8, 2026.  

Pinellas County Utilities will move to one-day-per-week watering for all customers. Customers should monitor Pinellas County Utilities’ water restrictions webpage at pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules for up-to-date information, as restrictions can change at any time. The current authorized irrigation schedule using reclaimed, potable, well, lake or pond sources for Utilities customers 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 (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Wednesdays
• Watering using reclaimed water is not permitted between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.
• Watering using potable water is not 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 (such as common areas, entry areas/office complexes, shopping centers and other “no address” locations): Thursdays
• Watering using either potable or reclaimed water is not permitted between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
   

Residents who do not receive their water from Pinellas County Utilities should verify their watering days and restrictions with their water supplier.

For water conservation tips, Florida-Friendly Landscaping guidance and more, visit pinellas.gov/water-conservation.  
 

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