Modified Phase I Water Shortage for parts of Southwest Florida
3/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
CATEGORIES:
Relief, Response & Restrictions
Water Supply & Quality
AFFECTED AREAS:
Citrus County, FL
DeSoto County, FL
Hardee County, FL
Hernando County, FL
Highlands County, FL
Hillsborough County, FL
Manatee County, FL
Pasco County, FL
Polk County, FL
Sarasota County, FL
Start Date: 11/14/2023
- End Date: 7/1/2024
A water shortage order that limits outdoor watering to one day a week in the Tampa Bay area will continue through July 1, according to the Southwest Florida Water Management District. The district’s governing board approved the extension of the restrictions, which would have ended at the end of February.
Tampa Bay Times (Fla.), Feb 27, 2024
The Southwest Florida Water Management District Governing Board voted Tuesday, Nov. 14, to declare a Modified Phase I Water Shortage amid ongoing dry conditions. The area has a 9.2-inch rainfall deficit. Water levels were beginning to decline in area aquifers, rivers and lakes. Affected counties included all of Citrus, DeSoto, Hardee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Polk and Sarasota counties and parts of Highlands County. The restrictions will take effect on Nov. 21.
WTSP 10 Tampa Bay (Tampa, Fla.), Nov 14, 2023
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