In the face of an ongoing water shortage in the Southwest Florida region, residents of Charlotte County are now under a new, stricter watering regimen. Charlotte County officials have announced a revamped watering schedule for residents, including those operating private wells, an effort aimed squarely at conservation. The rule of thumb is simple - your watering day is now determined by the final numeral of your address. For those ending in 0 or 1, fill up those watering cans on Monday; 2 or 3, make it Tuesday; 4 or 5, Wednesday is your day; addresses ending in 6 or 7, turn those spigots on Thursday; and rounding out the week, 8 or 9, along with common areas and indeterminable addresses, you're slated for Friday.
With the limitations set in place to try to actively stymie the water crisis, watering times have been truncated to early morning hours only— from 12:01 a.m. to 8 a.m. Meanwhile, those wishing to give a drink to non-lawn plants have more flexibility; hand watering and micro-irrigation systems can be freely used any day or night. Charlotte County's website elucidates further details on these water conservation measures, which will remain in force through July 1.
