Water conservation encouraged in Fort Myers, Florida
2/20/2023 2:57:19 PM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Lee County, FL
Fort Myers, FL
Start Date: 2/20/2023
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Residents of Fort Myers were urged to conserve water as water use was higher than normal, and the area was abnormally dry to moderately dry on the U.S. Drought Monitor. Water use was highest in 2022 at an average of 8.8 million gallons daily. Recent water use has topped that at an average of 9.1 million gallons of water daily and continued to rise.
WGCU 90.1 FM Fort Myers (Fla.), Feb 20, 2023
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