Event Brief
Water district weighs extending Phase III shortage
By The BriefBrief · Sources (2)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 4:00 PM ET
Summary: The Southwest Florida Water Management District will consider extending its Phase III Modified Water Shortage Order at a Tuesday board meeting. Officials say the region’s rainfall deficit persists despite some summer storm relief, with moderate to extreme drought still widespread across much of the Tampa Bay area.
WHO: Southwest Florida Water Management District board and water officials
WHAT: Evaluate an extension of the Phase III Modified Water Shortage Order amid a continuing rainfall deficit and ongoing drought conditions
WHEN: Sep 22, 2026 at 4:14 AM ET
WHERE: Southwest Florida Water Management District
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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