Safety Harbor vs Tarpon Springs
How do water restrictions rules compare between Safety Harbor, FL and Tarpon Springs, FL?
Tarpon Springs has fewer restrictions than Safety Harbor.
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 →Tarpon Springs, FL
Pinellas County
Tarpon Springs limits lawn irrigation to one day per week based on address, with no watering allowed between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m., enforced under Chapter 20 of the city code in coordination with SWFWMD restrictions.
View full Tarpon Springs rules →Key Facts Comparison
| Fact | Safety Harbor | Tarpon Springs |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| Watering days | - | One day per week |
| Daytime ban | - | 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. |
| Large lots | - | Two-acre special hours |
| Code chapter | - | Chapter 20 water and sewer |
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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.
Tarpon Springs FAQ
When can I water my lawn in Tarpon Springs?
Once per week on the day assigned to your address, and never between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Hand watering and micro-irrigation are typically exempt.
What if I have new sod or plants?
New plantings have a temporary establishment period with expanded watering allowances, but property owners should follow SWFWMD and city establishment-period rules.
Who enforces the watering rules?
Tarpon Springs Code Enforcement and the Public Services Department enforce the schedule, often working alongside SWFWMD compliance officers.
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