Clearwater vs Safety Harbor
How do water restrictions rules compare between Clearwater, FL and Safety Harbor, FL?
Clearwater and Safety Harbor have similar restriction levels.
Clearwater, FL
Pinellas County
Clearwater operates under Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage restrictions that limit lawn irrigation to one day per week based on address, with citations issued immediately and fines up to $500 per violation through July 2026.
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Pinellas County
Safety Harbor follows SWFWMD watering rules: even addresses irrigate Thursday/Sunday, odd addresses Wednesday/Saturday, with no watering 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Modified Phase III restrictions are currently in effect through July 2026.
View full Safety Harbor rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Clearwater | Safety Harbor |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Even addresses | - | Thursday and Sunday |
| Odd addresses | - | Wednesday and Saturday |
| No-water hours | - | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. |
| New lawn grace | - | 60 days |
| Phase III fine | - | $193 citation |
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Clearwater FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Clearwater?
Under current Modified Phase III restrictions, even-numbered addresses water Saturday and odd-numbered addresses water Sunday during 12:01-4 AM or 8-11:59 PM only.
Is hand-watering allowed every day?
Yes. Hand-watering with a shutoff nozzle, drip irrigation, and micro-irrigation are exempt from day-of-week restrictions, though hour restrictions still apply for sprinklers.
Safety Harbor FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Safety Harbor?
Even-numbered addresses may irrigate Thursdays and Sundays; odd-numbered addresses may irrigate Wednesdays and Saturdays. No address may run irrigation between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any day.
Does the schedule apply to well water?
Yes. The schedule covers potable, well, lake, and pond water sources. Hand-watering and micro-irrigation of non-turf plants are allowed any day, any time as needed for plant health.
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