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Cape Coral residents in the northeast area may soon face stricter water restrictions due to ongoing dry conditions.
This region has been under a water advisory since 2023, and the situation could worsen as authorities consider new measures.
The South Florida Water Management District is contemplating a Phase Four water shortage order.
According to the city of Cape Coral, this would prevent homeowners with private wells from watering their lawns.
A graph presented to the South Florida Water Management District highlights a significant drop in water levels in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer over the past two decades.
This data is part of a presentation scheduled for Thursday, emphasizing the urgency of the water shortage issue.
In response to the concerning water levels, Cape Coral city officials have accelerated the North 6 Utility Expansion Project.
City council members believe the project will help address the water shortage, although completion is not expected until 2030.
The city is working to determine the estimated cost of the project.
Meanwhile, the water district will meet on Thursday morning to discuss declining water levels and potential short-term solutions.
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