Dunedin vs St. Petersburg
How do water restrictions rules compare between Dunedin, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Dunedin and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Dunedin, FL
Pinellas County
Dunedin follows Southwest Florida Water Management District schedules. Under the current Modified Phase III shortage, irrigation is limited to one assigned day per week between 12:01-4:00 AM, with $500 maximum citations and no first-warning period.
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Pinellas County
St. Petersburg follows the SWFWMD water shortage order with a once-a-week irrigation schedule for potable and well water users, with citations starting at $193 per violation.
View full St. Petersburg rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Dunedin | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Current phase | Modified Phase III | - |
| Frequency | One day per week | - |
| Allowed hours | 12:01-4:00 AM | - |
| Maximum fine | $500 per violation | - |
| Authority | SWFWMD adopted locally | SWFWMD + Ch. 27 |
| Schedule | - | Once per week |
| Even days | - | Tue/Sat |
| Odd days | - | Wed/Sun |
| First fine | - | $193 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Dunedin FAQ
Which day can I water my lawn in Dunedin?
Your watering day depends on your house number's last digit: 0-1 Monday, 2-3 Tuesday, 4-5 Wednesday, 6-7 Thursday, 8-9 Friday. Even-odd schedules apply only during stricter phases.
Are there exceptions for new sod or plants?
Yes. Hand watering and microirrigation of plant beds is allowed any day before 8 AM or after 6 PM. New sod and plant establishment exemptions apply for 30 to 60 days with documentation.
St. Petersburg FAQ
Can I water my new sod in St. Petersburg during restrictions?
Yes. New plants and turf may be watered any day for the first 30 days, then three days per week through day 60, before reverting to the standard once-weekly schedule.
Do reclaimed water users follow the same schedule?
No. St. Petersburg reclaimed water customers follow a separate schedule managed by the City's Reclaimed Water program and are generally not subject to the SWFWMD potable schedule.
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