Safety Harbor vs Seminole
How do water restrictions rules compare between Safety Harbor, FL and Seminole, FL?
Safety Harbor and Seminole have similar restriction levels.
Safety Harbor, FL
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 →Seminole, FL
Pinellas County
Seminole, FL follows Pinellas County and SWFWMD watering rules. Under the current Modified Phase III order, irrigation is limited to one day per week tied to address number, with restricted overnight watering windows.
View full Seminole rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Safety Harbor | Seminole |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Current phase | - | Modified Phase III |
| Watering days | - | Tue even, Thu odd south of SR 580 |
| Allowed hours | - | 12-4 a.m. and 8 p.m.-midnight |
| Citation amount | - | $193 per violation |
| Authority | - | SWFWMD and Pinellas County |
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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.
Seminole FAQ
Which days can I water my lawn in Seminole right now?
Under Modified Phase III, even addresses water Tuesdays and odd addresses water Thursdays, only during the 12-4 a.m. or 8 p.m.-midnight windows.
Are there exceptions for new sod or hand watering?
New landscaping has a limited establishment period, and hand watering with an automatic shut-off nozzle is generally allowed any day. Micro-irrigation and reclaimed water have separate rules.
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