Water Shortage in Northeastern Cape Coral
CAPE CORAL, Fla. - In order to continue to protect groundwater in the Mid-Hawthorn Aquifer, the South Florida Water Management District (District) still has a Water Shortage Order imposing Modified Phase IV Water Shortage restrictions in a designated area of Northeastern Cape Coral in Lee County for residents and businesses that use private wells for irrigation. This restriction does not apply to homes and businesses that use city potable or reclaimed water to irrigate with.
As of January 4, 2026, the water level at the USGS Monitoring Well L-4820 in the water shortage area has increased to -84.57 feet NAVD, an increase of 9.34 feet since the record low level of -93.91 NAVD in April of 2025.
