Water Restrictions are Extended: Residents Should Conserve Water
Published on June 26, 2024
(This page was updated June 26, 2024.)
Watering Schedule and Rules in Clearwater
The Southwest Florida Water Management District has issued a modified Stage 1 Water Shortage for Pinellas County. Effective Dec. 1, 2023, Clearwater Public Utilities water customers can water their lawns one day per week, now through Sept. 1, 2024. We urge everyone to reduce wasteful and unnecessary water use amid continuous drought conditions.
See the Watering Schedule for Clearwater
Ways You Can Help Save Water
The city of Clearwater and Clearwater Public Utilities urges everyone to reduce wasteful and unnecessary water use. Tampa Bay Water suggests these tips to save water inside and outside your home:
1. Know Your Watering Day. Residents and businesses should know and follow their local watering restrictions, and water your lawn only when needed and allowed.
2. Smart Lawn Watering. By skipping an irrigation cycle when it rains or has rained, you can save between 1,500 and 2,500 gallons of water.
3. Leak Detection. The average family can save 180 gallons per week, or 9,400 gallons of water per year, by fixing household leaks.
4. Toilet Flapper Check. A warped or poorly fitting flapper can waste up to 200 gallons of water a day and may cost you hundreds of dollars a year. Find and fix leaky flappers.
5. Conserve for Dormant Grass. Lawn and landscape plants are dormant this time of the year and need minimal irrigation. Watering every 10-14 days should be sufficient for most landscapes in winter.
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6. Turn Off the Tap. Turning off the tap while brushing your teeth can save 8 gallons of water per day.
7. Maximize Dishwasher and Laundry Loads. Running dishwashers and clothes washers only when full can save up to 320 gallons of water per year.
8. Hose Nozzle Usage. Using a hose nozzle saves about 8 gallons per minute by keeping the water from running constantly.
9. Fix Broken Sprinklers. A broken sprinkler can waste 25,000 gallons of water in six months.
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