Pasco County Utilities urges everyone to conserve water and follow watering guidelines, as western Florida’s drought conditions continue.
The Southwest Florida Water Management District is extending its current modified Phase I Water Shortage Order through Sept. 1, which limits lawn watering to once per week, according to a news release.
“Even with recent rains in Pasco County, our regional conditions remain dryer than normal,” said Pasco County Utilities Customer Information & Services Director Sandra Anderson, in the release.
“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,” said Anderson.
These are some helpful tips on efficient landscape irrigation:
• Know your watering day. Visit 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 if you need assistance setting your irrigation controller.
• Minimize water loss from evaporation by watering only during the allowable time frame.
To find more tips for outdoor and indoor water conservation and efficiency, visit bit.ly/PascoLawn and bit.ly/PascoIndoor.
To report watering violations in your area, call 727-847-2411, or use the online reporting form at bit.ly/Water-Misuse.
Published July 17, 2024
