Water Restrictions: Largo vs St. Petersburg
How do water restrictions rules compare between Largo, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Largo and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Largo, FL
Pinellas County
Largo follows Southwest Florida Water Management District restrictions, currently a Modified Phase III shortage limiting irrigation to one day per week within designated overnight or evening hours, with violations carrying citations and escalating fines.
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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 | Largo | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| - | - | |
| Schedule | - | Once per week |
| Even days | - | Tue/Sat |
| Odd days | - | Wed/Sun |
| First fine | - | $193 |
| Authority | - | SWFWMD + Ch. 27 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Largo FAQ
What day can I water my lawn in Largo?
Your watering day is assigned by the last digit of your street address under the Pinellas County and SWFWMD one-day-per-week schedule currently in effect.
Can I hand water any day?
Yes. Hand watering, micro-irrigation, and soaker hoses are allowed any day, but only before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
Does the schedule apply to private wells?
Yes. Under the SWFWMD Phase III order, residents using private wells must follow the same one-day-per-week schedule as utility customers.
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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