Sarasota Water Restrictions Prompt Urgent Home Leak Checks

The News Front Podcast · Sep 4, 2026 · 6m

Sarasota County residents are facing continued water conservation challenges as the Southwest Florida Water Management District extends its Modified Phase III “Extreme” water-shortage restrictions through October 1, 2026. With mandatory one-day-per-week lawn watering limits in effect, the focus has shifted toward minimizing unnecessary water loss within local households. Bullseye Home Services is highlighting the critical need for proactive leak detection as regional drought conditions persist. Statistics from the EPA’s WaterSense program reveal that the average household wastes over 9,300…