The St. Johns River Water Management District has declared a Phase II Severe Water Shortage for portions of northeast and central Florida due to ongoing drought conditions and declining water levels.
The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department encourages all residents and commercial properties to conserve water and avoid any unnecessary use.
Landscape irrigation is limited to one day per week throughout Gainesville, Hawthorne, and Micanopy and will remain in effect into Daylight Saving Time. It is anticipated that the Suwannee River Water Management District will adopt similar restrictions next week, resulting in consistent restrictions throughout Alachua County and northeast Florida.
“Working as a community to reduce water use is always important, but especially critical during periods of drought. Conserving water helps protect our regional water supply and local spring and river flows,” said Alachua County Environmental Protection Department Director Stephen Hofstetter.
For more information on the water shortage and further watering restrictions for the region, visit the St. Johns River Water Management District Website.
For more information, contact Alachua County Water Resources Program Manager, Stacie Greco, at 352-264-6829 or Sgreco@alachuacounty.us.
