Water Management

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.

Sarasota County is continuing upgrading water meters throughout unincorporated Sarasota County to enhance the utilities system and improve response times during weather events and year-round. This project started in 2023 on Siesta Key and is expected to take five years to complete the remaining meter replacements throughout unincorporated Sarasota County.

Governor Ron DeSantis Friday announced the reappointment of Chauncey Goss, John Steinle, and Scott Wagner to the South Florida Water Management District.

Governor Ron DeSantis Friday announced the appointment of Michelle McLeod, Michael Romano, and Patricia “P.J.” Smith and the reappointment of Andrew Hill and Daniel Waters to the Big Cypress Basin Board.

While water consumption in Fort Myers was at its highest in 2022 with an average 8.8 million gallons utilized each day, the 2023 peak season is proving to be even higher. Additionally, in the past week, the National Drought Mitigation Center has categorized the Fort Myers area as experiencing “moderate drought” and “abnormally dry” conditions.

Tonight's public meeting is about the Southeast Advanced Water Reclamation Facility (SEAWRF) Project, a Lee County Utilities project that will be built in the southeast part of the county off Alico Road.

A 42-inch water main on the east side of Fort Myers has prompted a boil water advisory for city residents.

Lee County Utilities issues precautionary boil water notice for select communities off Winkler Road in South Fort Myers

With a continuing influx of residents, more traffic, more business, more pollution — more everything — will we eventually run out of water? Water allocation in the state is complicated by the competing needs of residents, agriculture, government, businesses, the environment, and the community as a whole. Conservation measures are key.