Charlotte County changes watering restrictions

CHARLOTTE COUNTY, Fla. (WINK) — Part of Charlotte County is changing its watering restrictions.

The county says because of the ongoing drought throughout the region, the Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage for part of Charlotte County.

Starting April 3 through July 1, watering hours are reduced.

Residents will only have four–instead of eight–hours a day to water. The restriction also applies to those 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)

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