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Water Restrictions
On Tuesday, June 29, 2010 the Southwest Florida Water Management District's Governing Board voted to let the modified Phase II water shortage restrictions expire on June 30, 2010. As a result of that action the City of Punta Gorda Utilities Service area will operate under the District's twice-per-week, year-round water conservation measures effective July 1, 2010.
Twice-per-week watering allows residents additional flexibility for determining when to water. Residents are encouraged to water only if their lawn and landscape needs it and turn off their irrigation system if it has rained or rain is predicted in the next 24 hours. Some of the signs that a lawn needs water include a blue-gray appearance, blades folded in half lengthwise and footprints remaining on the lawn for several minutes after walking on it.
Updated Lawn Watering Schedule Table
| Addresses |
Current Watering Day |
May Also Water |
| Ending in 0 and 1 |
Monday |
Thursday |
| Ending in 2 and 3 |
Tuesday |
Friday |
| Ending in 4 and 5 |
Wednesday |
Saturday |
| Ending in 6 and 7 |
Thursday |
Sunday |
| Ending in 8 and 9 |
Friday |
Tuesday |
| Addresses that end with a letter instead of a number will water on: |
Friday |
Tuesday |
Lawn Watering Schedule/Times
- Lawn watering is limited to twice per week (if needed)
- Before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.
- Hand watering and micro-irrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day and at any time using a shut-off nozzle on their hose, so water isn't wasted.
New Lawns and Plants
- New lawns and plants have a 30-30 establishment period, which allows any day watering during the first 30 days.
- During the second 30 days, watering is allowed three days per week: Addresses ending in an Even number may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday. Addresses ending in an Odd number may water on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Fountain Operation, Car Washing and Pressure Washing
- There are no restrictions on fountains, car washing and pressure washing.
- However the District and the City asks that residents be as efficient as possible, such as using a shut-off nozzle on their hose, so water isn't wasted.
For questions concerning this Order you may contact the Utilities Department at (941) 575-3339
Utilities Administration
3132 Cooper Street
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Phone (941) 575-3339
Fax (941) 575-5006
E-mail: utility@ci.punta-gorda.fl.us
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