| Water Restrictions |
All Water Uses |
These restrictions went into effect on January 16, 2007 and are now scheduled to expire on June 30, 2008, unless rescinded or otherwise modified prior to that date.
These restrictions apply to the use of water from public and private water utilities as well as the use of all wells and surface water sources (ponds, rivers, etc.).
This internet posting is only a summary. All water users should review Water Shortage Order SWF 07-02 and the Southwest Florida Water Management Districts Water Shortage Plan for complete details; both items are available online (at www.WaterMatters.org ).
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Lawn & Landscape Watering |
The one day a week schedule below must be followed.
Properties less than two acres in size may only water before 8am or after 6pm.
Properties two acres or larger may only water before 10 am or after 4 pm.
Variances are available, through the Southwest Florida Water Management District, if a property proposes an alternate irrigation plan (such as splitting a large property into two pieces and assigning a different day to each piece).
Hand watering or microirrigation of non-lawn landscaping is allowed.
Certain exemptions are available such as allowances for new plant material.
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Addresses with "house numbers" Ending in 0 or 1 may only irrigate on Monday
Addresses with "house numbers" Ending in 2 or 3 may only irrigate on Tuesday
Addresses with "house numbers" Ending in 4 or 5 may only irrigate on Wednesday
Addresses with "house numbers" Ending in 6 or 7 may only irrigate on Thursday
Addresses with "house numbers" Ending in 8 or 9* may only irrigate on Friday
* and locations without a discernible address |
Golf Courses, Agricultural & Other Water Users |
Fountains and other aesthetic-only water features may only operate 8 hours per day.
Car washing is limited to once per week; however fundraiser events are still allowed.
Comply with all Water Use Permit conditions, including allowable drought quantities.
Reduce off-site discharge and mobile equipment washing.
Follow applicable best management practices, including watering times and applications.
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Violations |
Violations of these restrictions are a civil infraction punishable with fines up to $500.
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For Additional Information |
Water Answers: The Southwest Florida Water Management District has a toll-free line (800-848-0499) to provide answers to questions about water restrictions.
Information on water conservation is also available on the district's web site (Southwest Florida Water Management District). |
