Water Shortage in Northeastern Cape Coral
The South Florida Water Management District (District) eased stringent water restrictions from a Modified Phase IV Water Shortage Order to a Modified Phase II Water Shortage Order in a designated area of northeastern Cape Coral in Lee County. These restrictions apply to residents and businesses that use private wells accessing the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer for irrigation.
The Phase IV restrictions were put in place in May 2025 when the water level at the USGS Monitoring Well L-4820 in the water shortage area reached -93.61 feet NAVD. This was done in an effort to prevent long-term or permanent damage to the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer.
