Dunedin Water Restrictions 2026
Pinellas · Florida
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Modified Phase III: Extreme Water Shortage
We have not independently verified this city’s watering schedule. Rules change with drought stage and can be updated at short notice. Confirm your assigned watering days on the SWFWMD official page before watering. Following the wrong schedule can result in a municipal fine.
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12:01 AM – 4:00 AM
Allowed Hours
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Check Your Watering Day With Dunedin
We have not verified Dunedin’s current watering schedule against an official source. Watering rules are set by your city and change with drought stage.
Confirm your assigned days on Dunedin’s official water page: SWFWMD.
Allowed Watering Hours
Dunedin is in Pinellas County under the same Phase III rules as Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Contact Dunedin Utilities for any local stricter rules.
Still Allowed
💧 Hand Watering
Allowed with shut-off nozzle. Hours: Any day before 8:00 AM or after 6:00 PM.
🌿 Drip Irrigation
Exempt from day-of-week limits. Must follow allowed hours.
Fines & Enforcement
$500
No warnings, citations issued immediately starting April 17, 2026. Up to $500 per violation.
🏠 HOA Rules During Restrictions
HOA lawn enforcement suspended through July 1.
If your homeowners association sends a violation notice for a dormant or brown lawn during the current restriction period, respond in writing citing the applicable law and include a copy of the SWFWMD's current restriction order. Most HOAs will rescind the notice once they are made aware of the legal protections in place. If the issue persists, contact your county’s code enforcement division for assistance.
Why These Restrictions Exist
Dunedin is on the Pinellas Peninsula, one of the most densely populated parts of the Phase III drought zone. The city’s proximity to Old Tampa Bay and the Gulf does not protect it from the aquifer and freshwater supply crisis affecting all of Pinellas County.
This deficit has accumulated over the current water year and represents a significant departure from historical averages for the Dunedin area. Water supply reservoirs and aquifer levels are well below seasonal targets, necessitating mandatory conservation measures.
How to Keep Your Lawn Alive During Dunedin Water Restrictions
8 tips tailored for Dunedin homeowners during Modified Phase III: Extreme Water Shortage restrictions.
Water 1 night/week, midnight to 3am.
Dunedin’s coastal humidity helps lawns survive with less irrigation than inland cities.
St. Augustine at 3.5+ inches handles Phase III well.
Raise your mower blade to 3.5–4 inches; taller grass shades the soil and reduces evaporation by up to 25%.
Apply a thin layer (0.5 in) of compost or mulch around landscape beds to retain soil moisture.
Inspect sprinkler heads weekly and repair broken or misaligned nozzles immediately to avoid wasting your single watering day.
Water in the approved overnight window (12:01–4 AM) when evaporation is lowest and wind is calm.
Let your lawn go semi-dormant – St. Augustine and Bahia grasses can survive 4–6 weeks without irrigation and green up after rain.
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