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I purchased a bag of fertilizer at a local home center, when can I water it in?
As a homeowner you can only water in
fertilizer or pesticide on your designated watering day and within
the restricted hours.
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My neighbor waters on the wrong day, who do I report this to?
Call (813) 224-8993 to report a watering violation. Please leave the exact address and type
of violation (wrong day, wrong time, broken heads, etc.). Remember, there are exceptions for watering
in new plant material, pesticides or fertilizers, and hand watering plants.
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I just purchased a newly built home, when does my 60 day exemption period begin?
The 60 day exemption for watering in new plant material begins the day the sod or plants
were installed, not the day you closed on your home. Contact the builder to find out when the landscaping
was installed if you are not sure.
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I irrigate from a private well and not City or County water, do I still have to follow the
water restrictions?
Yes. Water restrictions apply to all water sources including private wells, surface water
and utility provided water. They do not, however, apply to Hillsborough County reclaimed water customers.
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Can I wash my car at my own home?
Washing of cars, trucks and other mobile equipment is allowed once a week. At
a residential property, vehicle washing may occur on Tuesday or Saturday at
addresses ending in even numbers, and Wednesday or Sunday at addresses ending
in odd numbers. Low-volume methods must be used, such as fitting your hose
with an automatic shut-off nozzle.
Fund-raising car washes held on behalf of non-profit organizations are
allowed, as long as water is used efficiently. Hoses must be fitted with an
automatic shut-off nozzle at all times.
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Can I hand water my plants on any day?
Yes. You can hand water plants, shrubs, flowers and vegetable gardens with a hand-held hose
or pail on any day at any time. If you wish to hand water your grass, this must be done on your designated
watering days within the restricted hours.
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What are the watering hours?
The allowable hours of watering are from 12:01 a.m. (midnight) to 8 a.m. and from 6 p.m.
to 11:59 p.m. (midnight) on your watering days. Current restrictions only allow one watering on your
watering days, either once in the morning hours or once in the evening hours.
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