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Villagers asked to cut back on water usage as aquifer level drops - Villages-News.com

Villagers are being asked to cut back on water usage as the aquifer level is down from one year ago.

The Southwest Florida Water Management District has declared a Modified Phase In Water Shortage. It will be in effect through July 1.

In Sumter County, even numbered addresses can water before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. on Thursday and/or before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. on Sundays. Odd-numbered addresses can water before 10 a.m. on Wednesdays and/or before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m. Saturdays.

For a complete guide to watering in The Villages, check out the following link:

https://www.thevillageswaterwisdom.com/irrigation-schedules

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