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Residents can wash cars at home, pressure clean their own houses and switch decorative fountains back on starting Aug. 1.
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Tampa Bay area residents are still restricted to running lawn sprinklers once a week, officials decided. Tribune file photo by KEVIN HOWE
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Every day, 900 customers call the water department, many to complain about their bills. Tribune illustration
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The Tampa Tribune compiled a database of water usage that showed several billing errors among high water users.
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With its main reservoir empty, Tampa Bay Water is tapping its wells to keep water flowing to customers. Tribune file photo by CHRIS URSO
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Did you know we're actually using less water each year in Tampa Bay? Learn why we still face restrictions.
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Our interactive questionnaire helps you sort out the new rules for water use around the Tampa Bay area. Tribune photos
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Confused about the new watering rules? Answer these questions to find out what the rules mean for you.
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Water Restrictions
The Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) restrictions are in effect except where more stringent water restrictions have been imposed by local governments. Choose your county or city below to see if the regulations for your area are more restrictive.
Where to call to report water violators.
- Tampa: (813) 274-8036
- Hillsborough: (813) 224-8993
- Pinellas: (727) 464-4000
- Pasco: (727) 847-8131
- Polk: (863) 533-0344
- Manatee:(941) 792-8811 (x5327)
- Sarasota: (941) 861-6790, option 3
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