Tighter water restrictions, including limiting lawn watering to once a week, will be in effect in Hillsborough County starting Dec. 26.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District’s Governing Board enacted the tighter restrictions in Hillsborough county due to below normal rainfall, reduced river levels and increasing water supply concerns.

The tighter restrictions are in place until at least March 1, 2014. More aggressive water shortage action may become necessary, including stringent enforcement, such as issuing a citation without first issuing a warning.

For complete information on these restrictions visit our Water Restrictions page.