Safety Harbor vs St. Petersburg
How do water restrictions rules compare between Safety Harbor, FL and St. Petersburg, FL?
Safety Harbor and St. Petersburg 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 →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 | Safety Harbor | St. Petersburg |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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.
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.
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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