Event Brief
Tampa Bay water limits extended through March 2027
By The BriefBrief · Sources (5)
Filed: Sep 22, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
UPDATED Sep 22, 2026 at 11:00 PM ET
Summary: The Southwest Florida Water Management District extended the Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage for the Tampa Bay area through March 31, 2027. Residents will still be limited to watering their lawn one day per week, with the governing board citing ongoing drought conditions.
WHO: Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) governing board
WHAT: Extended Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage, keeping one-day-per-week lawn watering limits in the Tampa Bay area
WHEN: Mar 31, 2027
WHERE: Tampa Bay area
WHY: The extension was approved due to ongoing drought conditions across the region.
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