Pinellas Park vs St. Petersburg
How do water restrictions rules compare between Pinellas Park, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Pinellas Park and St. Petersburg have similar restriction levels.
Pinellas Park, FL
Pinellas County
Pinellas Park follows Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) and Pinellas County watering rules, which currently limit landscape irrigation to once per week with hours based on address.
View full Pinellas Park rules →St. Petersburg, FL
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 | Pinellas Park | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| Authority | SWFWMD and county | SWFWMD + Ch. 27 |
| Frequency | Once per week | - |
| Banned hours | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | - |
| Citation amount | $193 first offense | - |
| Hand watering | Allowed anytime | - |
| Schedule | - | Once per week |
| Even days | - | Tue/Sat |
| Odd days | - | Wed/Sun |
| First fine | - | $193 |
Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.
Pinellas Park FAQ
Which day can I water my lawn in Pinellas Park?
Days are assigned by the last digit of your street address under SWFWMD's once-per-week schedule. Check pinellas.gov/watering-schedule-and-rules to confirm your day before turning on your sprinklers.
Can I still water new plants every day?
Newly installed sod, plants, and trees qualify for a 30-60 day establishment period during which more frequent watering is allowed. Hand watering and microirrigation of beds is unrestricted any day or time.
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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