Developer Watch
Infrastructure accountability & growth impact tracking
Phase III EXTREME Water Shortage Active
Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage Restrictions due to prolonged below-average rainfall and declining aquifer, river, and lake levels.
Effective: April 3, 2026 through July 1, 2026 | Source: SWFWMD - Southwest Florida Water Management District
Overall Infrastructure Grade
Based on 6 tracked metrics
1-Day/Week Watering Schedule (6pm – 8am ONLY)
Monday
Ending in 0 or 1
Tuesday
Ending in 2 or 3
Wednesday
Ending in 4 or 5
Thursday
Ending in 6 or 7
Friday
Ending in 8 or 9
Sat/Sun
NO WATERING
Infrastructure Report Card
Graded metrics based on growth impact
Emergency Services
Deputies per 1,000 Residents
Ranked 64th of 67 FL Counties
Pasco County ranks 64th out of 67 Florida counties in deputies per 1,000 residents. Sheriff requesting 40 new deputies.
Source: Pasco County Sheriff's Office
Growth & Development
New Residences Approved
10,000+
Over 10,000 new residences approved since July 2023, driving demand for additional law enforcement, infrastructure, and school capacity.
Source: Pasco County Sheriff's Office budget request
Road Infrastructure
Road Infrastructure
Strained
Rapid population growth creating increasing congestion on major corridors. County total budget of $2.262 billion includes infrastructure spending.
Source: Pasco County Budget FY2025
School Capacity
School System Capacity
85,855 students / 109 schools
Pasco County School District serves 85,855 students across 109 schools. Growth in approved residences continues to pressure school capacity.
Source: Pasco County School Board (2023-2024 data)
Septic & Utilities
Septic/Utility Connection Backlog
Ongoing
Aging septic systems in older communities continue to pose environmental and health risks. County utility expansion programs underway but backlog remains for connecting older properties.
Source: Pasco County Utilities
Water Resources
Watering Schedule
1 day per week based on address
Mon: ends 0/1, Tue: ends 2/3, Wed: ends 4/5, Thu: ends 6/7, Fri: ends 8/9. Hours: 6pm-8am only. No weekends.
Source: SWFWMD
Water Resources
Water Shortage Phase
Phase III - Extreme
Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage Restrictions in effect April 3 - July 1, 2026. Lawn watering limited to 1 day/week (6pm-8am). No weekend watering. Car washing once/week with auto shut-off nozzle.
Source: SWFWMD (Southwest FL Water Management District)
Infrastructure Grade Overview
Visual comparison of key metrics
Campaign Finance Transparency
Following the money in Pasco County politics
Citizen-Led Donations
Individual contributions from Pasco County residents supporting candidates they believe in. These represent grassroots engagement in local democracy.
Developer/PAC Donations
Contributions from development companies, real estate interests, and Political Action Committees. Key to watch as Pasco approves 10,000+ new residences while facing extreme water shortage.
Campaign finance data is publicly available through the Florida Division of Elections. Detailed candidate reports can be viewed at dos.elections.myflorida.com.