New Irrigation Hours Set In Hillsborough To Conserve Water

BLOOMINGDALE-RIVERVIEW, FL — The Hillsborough County Public Utilities Department has set new irrigation hours for the south-central area of the county in an effort to conserve water and maintain water pressure during high-demand periods, according to a news release by the county.

The county's water system is experiencing low pressure during peak water use times. To offset the high demands that contribute to the lower water pressure, the county has set new irrigation times via a temporary ordinance, the release stated.

The temporary ordinance is in effect from Thursday until June 30, the release stated. It affects residences and commercial properties that include the communities of Apollo Beach and Sun City Center and properties south of the Alafia River and west of Balm Riverview Road and State Road 579. This ordinance doesn’t impact county residential or commercial properties outside of this area.

Temporary Ordinance In Effect:

• The temporary ordinance limits lawn watering to 8:30 a.m. to noon and 6 p.m. to midnight on allowable irrigation days.
• Watering the lawn at residential or commercial properties from midnight to 8 a.m. will not be permitted.
• The restriction on watering days is still in effect countywide.

The county provides a grace period until May 12 to allow residents to update the timers on their irrigation systems. More information about irrigation restrictions in the area can be found at Hillsborough Water Restrictions.