The Southwest
Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) has declared a modified Phase II
Severe Water Shortage throughout the 16-county district. Since Charlotte County
Utilities (CCU) already has a once-per-week schedule in effect, your watering
day will remain the same. However, please note (in bold) more
restrictive irrigation hours and other Phase II water restrictions stated
below.
Note: Water
restrictions apply to ALL ground and surface water sources (wells, canals,
lakes, rivers, streams and ponds) as well as public and private utilities.
LAWN AND
LANDSCAPE IRRIGATION is limited
to once per week. Lawns need no more than 3/4 inch of water per application.
Find your designated watering day below:
NEW LAWNS or plantings may be watered daily for the first 60
days with the following conditions:
Watering shall not occur between the hours of
of planting. Seeding of existing lawns does not qualify for new planting.
OTHER WATER USES
1. Personal vehicle washing is limited to once per week (fundraiser events are still allowed).
Any hose used should have a shut-off nozzle.
2. Fountains and other aesthetic-only features may
operate only 8 hours per day.
3. Golf course irrigation (These restrictions apply to non-reclaimed water
sources):
Fairways and roughs: One application per week
Greens and tees: Three applications per week
4. Cemeteries
(These restrictions apply to non-reclaimed water sources): One application per
week
5. Industrial/commercial establishments, state and local agencies and public institutions:
6. Please use best management practices for essential
water use activities. Please conserve reclaimed water by using it during the
specified irrigation hours.