Punta Gorda extends water shortage restrictions through October

The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted to extend water shortage restrictions through October 1.

In a Facebook post from the City of Punta Gorda, they said the Modified Phase III Water Shortage Restrictions will extend to October 1. These restrictions come from Punta Gorda's efforts to conserve water during continuous dry conditions.

What this means for you

If you live in Punta Gorda, you can only water your lawn on your assigned day:

• Monday: Addresses ending in 0 or 1.
• Tuesday: Addresses ending in 2 or 3.
• Wednesday: Addresses ending in 4 or 5.
• Thursday: Addresses ending in 6 or 7.
• Friday: Addresses ending in 8 or 9, addresses ending in letters and locations with no address.
• Saturday and Sunday: You cannot water your lawn.

You can water from 12:01 a.m. to 4 a.m., or from 8 p.m. to 11:59 p.m. on your permitted day.

These restrictions are set by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD). The City's Utilities Department and Code Compliance will enforce these restrictions; violations could result in enforcement actions.