St. Pete Residents Can Learn How to Save Water and Money with Free Conservation Programs

St. Pete Residents Can Learn How to Save Water and Money with Free Conservation Programs

September 9, 2025 - If you've ever wondered if your sprinkler system could be more efficient, the City of St. Petersburg has a free resource available to help you preserve water, save money, be more sustainable, and protect the environment.

Free Sprinkler System Evaluation

The City's free Sensible Sprinkling Program, which helps residents and businesses improve the efficiency of their irrigation systems with the guidance of a local expert, is back for a limited time.

This free service is available to City water customers with operable, in-ground sprinkler systems using potable, reclaimed, or well water. Eligible customers will receive, at no charge:

• A sprinkler system evaluation with site-specific recommendations

• A diagram of the existing sprinkler layout

• Installation of a rain sensor

• Personalized water conservation tips

More information and the program application are available at https://www.stpete.org/WaterPrograms.

Free Educational Workshops

Additionally, new water conservation webinars have been scheduled through January 2026. Attendees can expect to learn about whole-home water conservation, rain barrels, rain gardens, efficient irrigation, water-smart landscaping, and more at upcoming educational webinars. The workshops are free and open to the public; registration is required for attendance.

Rainwater Guardian

• Saturday, September 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Monday, October 6, 12-1:30 p.m.

• Wednesday, November 5, 6-8 p.m.

• Saturday, December 13, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

• Tuesday, January 13, 12-1:30 p.m.

Water for All - Rebates, Tips, and Resources

• Tuesday, September 16, 12-1 p.m.

Transitioning to a More Natural Landscape

• Tuesday, September 30, 6-8 p.m.

Water Wise Living - Do's, Don'ts. and How To's

• Wednesday, October 15, 12-1 p.m.

Drought Tolerant Plants for Local Landscapes

• Saturday, October 25, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

Landscape Design Basics

• Saturday, November 15, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

How to be a Smart Irrigator

• Tuesday, December 16, 12-1 p.m.

Intro to Micro Irrigation

• Wednesday, January 21, 12-1 p.m.

Registration and additional information are available at https://www.stpete.org/WaterWorkshops.

More Resources

The City of St. Petersburg offers additional water-saving programs, rebates, resources, and more at https://www.stpete.org/WaterConservation. St. Pete residents can also explore other sustainable practices, like recycling, composting, and solar power, by visiting https://www.stpete.org/Sustainability.