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  "path": "/2026/03/27/severe-drought-triggers-water-restrictions-in-southwest-florida/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-03-27T12:08:27.000Z",
  "site": "https://watchers.news",
  "tags": [
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  "textContent": "Modified Phase III “Extreme” Water Shortage restrictions will take effect across the Southwest Florida Water Management District region on April 3, 2026, following severe drought conditions and declining water supplies. The order imposes one-day-per-week irrigation limits and additional conservation measures, with stricter enforcement and localized rules implemented by utilities such as Pinellas County.\n\nSource",
  "title": "Severe drought triggers water restrictions in Southwest Florida"
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