Environment

Two North Florida water districts escalate to Phase Three shortage restrictions

Both the St. Johns River and Suwannee River Water Management Districts voted Tuesday to elevate their water shortage orders to Phase Three, imposing stricter limits on uses such as landscape irrigation. The Suwannee district’s territory encompasses most of North Central Florida, meaning the tighter rules will affect a broad swath of the region. Previously, source articles noted the St. Johns district had been considering escalation while the Suwannee district was holding at Phase Two.

Sources: WCJB TV20