The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended its Modified Phase III Extreme Water Shortage order, requiring Dunnellon residents—including private-well users—to water only one day per week.
A July 26 investigation found a sharp rise in water-violation complaints in Sarasota County while local governments used different enforcement approaches under Southwest Florida’s Phase 3 shortage restrictions.
Inverness FL – SWFWMD’s Modified Phase III “Extreme” water rules run through Oct. 1, 2026. Find your weekly watering day, allowed hours, and exceptions.
