Cape Coral Florida's Real Estate Guide

"Cape Coral's dry season begins in October and lasts through May. During this period, the city receives very limited rainfall, which results in an increase in the demand for irrigation water for lawns.  South Florida Water Management District already has concerns about the dry conditions in the area, and has issued a plea for water conservation to residents throughout South Florida. 

In Cape Coral, irrigation usage often can exceed 40 million gallons per day, which is far more water than necessary to keep grass green. Last year, overuse of irrigation water resulted in record low levels in the city’s main groundwater aquifers. The lowering of the groundwater levels threatened the potable water supply in areas served by private wells. 

Even with serious water issues, some city residents continued to place green grass ahead of the drinking water needs of many homeowners in the community. At one point, the City contemplated moving to one-day-a-week watering. While that step was not taken, the City Council did approve a resolution in June that increases the fines for watering violations. The resolution removes the mandatory fine for the first violation, which previously had been $25.  However, the second violation is $50, the third is $200 and the fourth and subsequent violations are $400. 

Here is the watering schedule, which is in effect year-round.

Watering Schedule
Even homes: Thursday and Sunday
Odd homes: Wednesday and Saturday
Non-residential: Monday, Wednesday and/or Friday

There is no watering allowed on Tuesday for anyone.

No Watering between the hours of 7 a.m. and 7 p.m.

Maximum of 4 hours per day!