Dear Members,

We have been experiencing exceptionally high potable water demands since early March. We have reached out to the larger communities for assistance in reducing the irrigation usage with very little success. We have been reducing water pressure to reduce water demands with moderate success. Starting tonight we will be reducing the overnight pressure to 45PSI. That is as low as we can go and remain in compliance with State & Federal regulations. If we do not see significant reductions in demands by Monday we will have to undertake more drastic measures. Denial of service for some irrigation accounts is our last option and one that we are trying to avoid if possible. We are asking for cooperation from all our members.

Below are the current irrigation restrictions for Lee & Charlotte Counties which limit irrigation to a maximum of two days per week. We are asking for all members to check their sprinkler timers and swimming pool fillers and adjust accordingly so that we do not need to implement any further restrictions.

Thanks,

Ronald L. Bolton

Current Water Conservation Measures

Landscape Water Days and Times as Detailed Below:

Charlotte County

Lawn watering is limited to twice per week (if needed).
EVEN numbered addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday;
ODD numbered addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday;
Landscape watering is allowed before 10 am or after 4 pm on your designated days;
Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day
and at any time

Lee County

(Restrictions regulated by South Florida Water Management District)

EVEN numbered addresses may water on Thursday and/or Sunday;
ODD numbered addresses may water on Wednesday and/or Saturday;
Landscape watering is allowed before 9 am or after 5 pm on your designated days;
Irrigation using low volume methods such as micro-irrigation, and hand watering using a
hose with an automatic shut-off nozzle may be conducted at any time.

New Landscape is allowed additional watering, but varies by county.

If you have any questions, please call the Office at 941-964-2423 or visit www.mygiwa.com.

For additional information on how to conserve water please visit SWFWD’s website at www.watermatters.org.