Manatee County, FL – Manatee County officials are moving forward with mandatory water conservation measures as worsening drought conditions place increasing strain on local and regional water resources.
Beginning February 8th, residents and businesses across the county will be required to follow new outdoor water use restrictions under a Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage declaration issued by the Southwest Florida Water Management District.
The order limits lawn and landscape irrigation to one day per week for all properties, including those using private wells…