SPL NEWS
16 StPeteLifeMag.com May/June 2020
Due to drought conditions, Southwest
Florida Water Management District
(SWFMD), which includes St. Pete, has
declared a water shortage and the need
for water conservation measures through
Through the city’s
, residents can receive a free
sprinkler system evaluation, sprinkler
layout drawing, rain sensor installation (if
one isn’t currently used), automatic shut-
tips. To learn about current water
restrictions, including lawn watering and
the Sensible Sprinkling Program, go to
stpete.org/water
Tampa Bay Water, SWFMD and Pinellas
County are partnering on a water
conservation program, too.
and commercial property owners who
take proactive steps to reduce water
use and demand on the region’s water
supply. Residents and business owners
in St. Petersburg may qualify for rebates
and can check their rebate eligibility at
TampaBayWaterWise.org. Residential
property owners can qualify for rebates
ranging from $100 for toilet replacements
up to $250 for smart irrigation controllers.
Management. Sign up for Alert Pinellas, which will send out
urgent messages on a variety of situations, such as severe
evacuations. This includes texts
or phone calls and emails (you
select which), sent directly to you.
To sign up, go to pinellascounty.
the Storm information including
county evacuation zones and
maps, preparedness checklists,
shelters for special needs and
assistance, go to pinellascounty.
org/emergency
St. Pete has its own alert system,
and National Weather Service bulletins. Did you know there
is an Evacuation Assistance Program for those with special
evacuation zones, and much more, go to stpete.org/emergency/
hurricane_center/
Due to years of excess use, Pinellas County waters have received
too much nitrogen and phosphorous,
which can cause harmful algal blooms
and kill marine life. A
ban
rainy season June 1 - September 30.
Residents should skip the fertilizer
during this time. To learn more about
Florida-Friendly landscaping, go to
PinellasCounty.org/Fertilizer.
The St. Petersburg Water Resources
Department is providing indoor
conservation kits to water customers.
dye tabs, and faucet aerators for the kitchen and bathroom. To
receive a free kit, St. Petersburg water customers should bring a
utility bill to the Water Resources Department at 1650 Third Ave.
N., Monday through Friday between 7:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.
/water
/TampaBayWaterWise.org
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/Fertilizer