09/23/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 09/23/2026 08:49
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:
Learn more about conserving water.
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