Punta Gorda Imposes Strict Water Usage Limits Amid Drought Conditions

The city of Punta Gorda has implemented strict water usage limits due to ongoing drought conditions and a Phase III water shortage. These new rules affect residents regarding outdoor water use. Under the current regulations, lawn watering is limited to once per week, with the specific day determined by the last number of a resident’s address. Furthermore, car washing at home is only permitted on lawn watering days and requires the use of a hose with a shutoff nozzle. Pressure washing for aesthetic purposes is prohibited, and irrigation is banned on weekends.

The restrictions are in place because the rainfall has not been sufficient to ease the drought conditions. The limits are necessary to ensure the continued availability of the limited public water supply sourced from the Peace River. The city officials stated that the measures are required to manage the resource during this severe drought period.

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