Residents of unincorporated Lee County are reminded that beginning on Feb. 1, a one-day-a-week watering schedule will be in place through May to conserve water and protect the aquifer.<\/p>\n
The county has had a water conservation ordinance for unincorporated communities since 2005. The Lee County Commission revised the ordinance in 2024 to implement a one-day-a-week watering schedule between the beginning of February through the end of May.<\/p>\n
Odd-numbered addresses may only water on Saturdays and even-numbered addresses and common areas may only water on Sundays. No watering can occur from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Typically, the aquifers peak toward the end of rainy season and show the most stress during the April-May timeframe.<\/p>\n
The county noted that following the watering restrictions this winter are exceptionally important because the 2025 rainy season resulted in below-average precipitation levels. As drought-like conditions continue, Lee County works with the South Florida Water Management District and municipal partners to raise awareness about declining water levels in aquifers accessed by residents.<\/p>\n
Lee County continues to share information with the community, including messages featuring its newest superhero, Captain Conservation, educational videos, social media outreach and more.<\/p>\n
For more information and tips, visit www.leegov.com\/naturalresources\/watersmart<\/a>.<\/p>\n Residents and commercial property owners are urged to abide by local ordinances that restrict lawn irrigation. Lawn irrigation can account for 50% of household use. While the county ordinance applies to those in unincorporated Lee, a comprehensive list of local rules can be found at www.SFWMD.gov\/mywateringdays<\/a>. For more information, visit www.SFWMD.gov\/WaterShortage<\/a>.<\/p>\n All local ordinances have provisions for enforcement of ordinance violations, which vary by community. People in unincorporated Lee who irrigate outside the permissible days and hours can receive a warning on a first offense and fines following a warning; however, the county\u2019s main objective is education about the ordinance.<\/p>\n Neighborhood groups, Homeowners Associations and others are encouraged to share the above links.<\/p>\n