PASCO COUNTY, Fla. – In light of the ongoing drought conditions affecting western Florida, Pasco County Utilities is urging residents to conserve water and adhere to watering restrictions. The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has extended its modified Phase I Water Shortage Order through September 1, 2024, limiting lawn watering to once per week.
“Even with recent rains in Pasco County, our regional conditions remain dryer than normal,” says Pasco County Utilities Customer Information & Services Director Sandra Anderson. “Low reservoir levels coupled with lower-than-normal rainfall makes it vital to rely on irrigation guidelines as a resource for a healthy landscape. Efficient watering and proper plants and plant placement have proven that landscapes can thrive on once-a-week watering.”
The extended drought has led to a decrease in water levels in regional reservoirs and aquifers, necessitating the continued implementation of water conservation measures. Pasco County Utilities emphasizes the importance of collective efforts in preserving water resources to ensure adequate supply for essential needs.
Under the modified Phase I order, residents are permitted to water their lawns only once per week, with specific days assigned based on their addresses.
Watering is only permitted between 12 a.m. – 8 a.m.
| If your house number ends in: | Then you may only water once on: |
| 0 or 1 | Monday |
| 2 or 3 | Tuesday |
| 4 or 5 | Wednesday |
| 6 or 7 | Thursday |
| 8 or 9 | Friday |
| Mixed Address or No Address | Friday |
| Non-Watering Days | Saturday and Sunday |
Helpful tips on efficient landscape irrigation include:
- Know your watering day by visiting bit.ly/PascoWatering
- Stick to your watering schedule. Turf becomes drought tolerant. More is not better
- Ensure your irrigation system is operating properly and efficiently
- Email SaveH2O@MyPasco.net if you need assistance setting your irrigation controller
- Minimize water loss from evaporation by watering only during the allowable timeframe
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