Situated on Florida’s west coast, the city of Sarasota is not close to a large body of freshwater and derives its drinking water from multiple sources. Several wells pump water to the treatment facility in the T. Mabry Carlton, Jr. Memorial Reserve, and over half of the public drinking water is purchased from neighboring counties that use the Manatee River and the Peace River as their primary water source. Along with the rest of Florida, Sarasota has enacted new landscape and irrigation ordinances to combat ongoing water shortages.
Residents of Sarasota County should follow the updated water restrictions and guidelines to comply with local regulations. For homeowners with even-numbered addresses, watering is restricted to Tuesdays only, while odd-numbered addresses can water on Thursdays only. Residents are asked to not water their lawns between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. on any day. If residents live in common areas with no address, such as median or roadside plantings, clubhouse, or recreation areas, the property may be watered only on Tuesdays. The maximum amount of water applied is limited to three-quarters of an inch in each irrigation zone, on each allowable watering day. A full list of Sarasota County’s water restrictions is available here.
Common water contaminants in Florida are the result of algae blooms in waterways and agricultural runoff. Contact our in-home service team right away to be matched with water filtration and water softener alternative systems that are NSF-certified and great for the environment. Our industry-leading filtration systems protect your home from contaminants like bacteria, cysts, and arsenic.
We are thrilled to offer in-home services to residents around the Sarasota area, including those residing in The Meadows, Fruitville, Sarasota Springs, Gulf Gate Estates, Siesta Key, and Bayshore Gardens. Pentair Pelican is proud to bring safer, cleaner, and fresher drinking water to the families of Sarasota County.
Any Sarasota or nearby residents concerned about their general water quality can call and schedule a free in-home consultation from a Pentair Pelican water professional. A 90-day labor guarantee backs all Pentair Pelican in-home consultations and installations. For a full list of locations where in-home services are offered, visit the Pentair Pelican in-home services page.