St. Johns River Water Management District officials increase water use restrictions

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - St. Johns River Water Management District officials are increasing their water use restrictions.

District board members decided on Tuesday to move to what’s known as a Phase Three Water Shortage Order.

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Phase three restrictions include tighter rules on how water can be used for purposes such as landscape irrigation.

The Suwannee River Water Management District is holding its current Phase two Water Storage Order.

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