The St. Petersburg region, compared to the rest of the United States typically receives an abundance of rainfall on an annual basis.
Rainfall is critical to our area of the state because it recharges the underground aquifers.
Aquifers are underground rock, clay, sand and gravel materials that store water which supplies most of the drinking water. In addition to serving as a source of drinking water, much water is used for irrigating home landscapes. Unfortunately, rainfall amounts vary greatly from one year to the next, one region to the next and from season to season putting a strain on our drinking water supply. Automatic sprinklers are often the biggest culprits because they are usually improperly adjusted and managed. Sprinkler systems and timing devices need to be checked regularly to ensure proper operation.