The Southwest Florida Water Management District has announced strict watering limits for Charlotte, Sarasota, DeSoto, Highlands, and Manatee counties. This comes as drought conditions persist across the region.
Starting April 3 and lasting through July 1, 2026, residents can only water their lawns between 12:01 a.m. and 4 a.m. Even if you’re using a private well, you still have to follow these rules.
Your watering day depends on your street address’s last number: If it ends in 0 or 1, it’s Monday. For 2 or 3, go with Tuesday. Numbers 4 or 5 get Wednesday, 6 or 7 are Thursday, and 8 or 9 are Friday. These same rules apply to areas with mixed or no addresses, like subdivision common spaces. The district’s aim is to preserve water resources while the drought continues.
For more details and information see Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
