Effective April 18, 2008
Residents in Broward, Collier, Miami-Dade, Monroe, St. Lucie -- and in coastal areas of Lee, Martin and Palm Beach counties, may irrigate TWO days a week, on the following schedule:
Residents and businesses with an ODD numbered address (ending in 1, 3, 5, 7, 9) - lawn watering is permitted on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS from 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Residents and businesses with an with an EVEN numbered address (ending in (0, 2, 4, 6, 8*), no street address, or who water both even and odd addresses within the same zones, including multi-family units and Homeowner Associations - lawn watering is permitted on THURSDAYS and SUNDAYS from 12 a.m. to 10 a.m. and/or from 4 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Residents should CHOOSE from ONE of TWO "watering windows" on their designated irrigation days. For the most efficient use of water, residents should AVOID irrigating during both time periods on the same day
from the SfWMD website--http://www.swfwmd.state.fl.us/
| Cape Coral Watering Schedule |
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 The South Florida Water Management District has approved the City's proposal to move residents who are on the one-day watering schedule to the current two-day schedule in effect for dual-water users. The change is effective April 18. The SFWMD announced earlier that it was modifying their Phase III restrictions to allow two days of watering. The area now is under Phase II emergency water shortage restrictions.
In Cape Coral, residents who are not on the City's dual-water system including residents on wells will be permitted to water two days per week. To help avoid confusion, the City has proposed that these residents move to the current two-day schedule in place for dual-water users.
Here is the two-day schedule that will be in effect for all of Cape Coral:
| Monday and Friday: |
12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 0 |
| Monday and Friday: |
4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 1 |
| Wednesday and Saturday: |
12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 3 and 5 |
| Wednesday and Saturday: |
4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 7 and 9 |
| Thursday and Sunday: |
12:00 a.m. to 4:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 2 and 4 |
| Thursday and Sunday: |
4:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. for addresses ending in 6 and 8 | |
Non-residential, duplexes and other multi-family units can water on Monday and Friday from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m.
Other watering restrictions:
| New plants younger than 30 days |
2 a.m. to 8 a.m. every day except Friday |
| New plants 31 to 60 days |
2 a.m. to 8 a.m. on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday |
| Pressure washing |
No restrictions |
| Car washing |
No restrictions |
| Hand watering |
10 minutes each day | |
Water Conservation Tips from SFWMD
South Floridians have a new online tool for learning about ways to save water and help protect our region's most valuable resource. The South Florida Water Management District has launched a comprehensive website, www.savewaterfl.com, providing a one-stop-shop for information.
The website's home page features current water restrictions, landscaping information and water-saving tips. For easy access to the abundance of information, the site offers seven sub-sections by user: residents, businesses, agriculture, utilities, government, teachers and news media.
This website focuses on water conservation and the need for water protection. So please take a few moments to check it out, and help South Florida save water. | |
from the City Of Cape Coral website--www.capecoral.net/Government/PublicWorks/CapeCoralWateringSchedule/tabid/457/Default.aspx
Where Can I Get More Information?
All residents within Lee County can call 1-800-662-8876 or visit www.sfwmd.gov/conserve regarding the Phase III watering restrictions. For the City of Cape Coral's Restrictions, please click here.
Who Can I Call to Report a Watering Violation?
For residents within unincorporated Lee County they can call 239-274-2547 to report a watering violation.
For residents living within the City of Cape Coral, City of Bonita Springs, City of Sanibel and Captiva Island, City of Ft. Myers, and the Town of Ft. Myers Beach they should contact their local law enforcement or code enforcement to report watering violations.
Where Can I Go To Apply For A Variance?
If you can not meet the new irrigation restrictions, you may apply for a variance through the SFWMD. The application form is online at: Variance Application, and the instruction form is online at: Variance Instructions. Your application will be reviewed by South Florida Water Management District staff, and approval or denial is based on criteria listed in the Water Shortage Plan Rule. Click here for more information: www.sfwmd.gov/conserve or call 1-800-432-2045.
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