Charlotte County, FL

09/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 08:49

Water Restrictions Extended Through March 31, 2027

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (Sept. 23, 2026) - Due to below average rainfall during the 2025 and 2026 summer rainy seasons, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has extended a Modified Phase III "Extreme" Water Shortage for much of Charlotte County through March 31, 2027.

Lawn watering hours are from 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m. only. The restriction also applies to residents on private wells.

Watering days are based on the last number of your street address:

  • 0 or 1: Monday
  • 2 or 3: Tuesday
  • 4 or 5: Wednesday
  • 6 or 7: Thursday
  • ​​​​​​​8 or 9: Friday (also for locations with mixed or no address, such as subdivision common areas)

Learn more about conserving water.

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