HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY, Fla. – Good news for lawn lovers in Hillsborough County! The Southwest Florida Water Management District has rescinded its Modified Phase 1 Water Shortage Order, lifting the one-day-per-week watering restrictions that were in place for unincorporated areas of the county.
Thanks to above-average rainfall during the 2024 summer rainy season, including significant rainfall from Tropical Storm Debby and Hurricane Milton, water resources have recovered. Lakes, streams, and aquifer levels have improved, and the C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir is nearly full.
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New Watering Schedule
Residents in unincorporated Hillsborough County can now water their lawns twice per week on designated days, between the hours of midnight and 8 a.m. or between 6 p.m. and midnight.
Important Notes:
Reclaimed water: Reclaimed water for irrigation can be used any day of the week but is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m.
Check with your municipality: If you live within the city limits of Tampa, Plant City, or Temple Terrace, be sure to check your local municipality’s watering restrictions as they may differ.
Know your watering days: To avoid fines, familiarize yourself with the designated watering days for your address. You can find this information at HCFL.gov/WaterRestrictions.
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