Water Conservation
Water Shorage in Northeastern Cape Coral
- Posted on April 24, 2025:
Water levels in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer are continuing to drop and have reached a critical threshold. Continued water use at current levels could cause long-term damage to this vital resource.Based on the downward trajectory of the water levels, the South Florida Water Management District plans to issue additional water shortage restrictions on Friday, May 2, 2025, if the water levels remain below this critical threshold.
These restrictions include:
Residents and businesses will no longer be able to use their irrigation systems if they are connected to the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer.Limiting the construction of new Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer wells within the water shortage area to just potable use. New users will be required to seek a different water source other than the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer for irrigation.
These restrictions will be put into place to protect the aquifer and drinking water supply.
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Posted on April 10, 2025:
News Release
- Posted on November 28, 2023:
In order to protect groundwater in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) declared a water shortage and issued mandatory irrigation restrictions for a portion of Cape Coral and unincorporated Lee County. Landscape irrigation is limited to one day a week in the designated area for irrigation water supplied by private wells.
The public can get the latest updates from the SFWMD by signing up for text messages and emails here.
Conserving water year-round is an integral part of managing and protecting South Florida’s water supplies for today and for our future generations.
Around 3 billion gallons of water are used every day in central and southern Florida by 9 million residents and visitors – for watering our lawns, drinking and bathing, growing our crops and servicing our industries. Future water needs are projected to increase to approximately 4.1 billion gallons per day by 2040. One of the most effective ways to address increasing water needs is through water conservation.
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