Water

A water service interruption is scheduled for customers between Dorchester and Yorkshire streets south of Bachmann Boulevard and north of Quesada Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Feb.9 through Tuesday, Feb.10.

A water service interruption is scheduled for customers between Dorchester and Yorkshire streets south of Quesada Avenue from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Feb. 2 through Wednesday, Feb. 4.

Southwest Florida’s water managers have ordered the residents in 16 counties from Lee to Levy — along or near Florida’s Gulf Coast — to cut back on water use. The "Phase 1 water shortage restrictions” sound dire but leave in place local lawn-watering schedules as abundant as twice a week and appear to be more about priming residents for more severe weather conditions in 2026.

SWFL’s population continues to boom with Charlotte County seeing a nearly 19% increase in new residents since 2020. One of the struggles the region is facing is access to clean water.

Ground was broken on the 79th restoration project in 6 years.

City crews are on scene near Del Prado North, working to fix a water main break. Water is estimated to be off for approximately four to eight hours, and all hydrants will be out of service until repairs are completed.

If you get your water and sewer service from the City of Fort Myers, prepare to pay more, starting in two weeks.

Florida is facing a new dilemma as the state’s supply of drinking water is beginning to dry up. The solution is to use reclaimed wastewater in situations where drinking water can be preserved.

While the debate on fluoride has a focus on dental care, what about the other health issues regarding fluoridated water?

Last week, Ron DeSantis officially signed a new bill that eliminates the addition of fluoride into public water. The decision comes during a heated debate over the health benefits of the mineral.