Lawn watering limited for Pinellas, Pasco, Hillsborough amid shortage

Zoom in: The Southwest Florida Water Management District said resources, "like aquifers, rivers and lakes," are starting to decline. The order prohibits "wasteful and unnecessary" water use, like hosing a driveway.

• Pinellas, Pasco and Hillsborough are limited to once-a-week watering schedules; the rest of the district can irrigate their lawns twice a week. The prohibition takes effect in December.
• The restriction will not apply in cities or counties with more stringent regulations, WFLA reported.
• Low-volume watering of plants is allowed at any day or time.