Fort Myers Beach • Lee County
Irrigation in Fort Myers Beach, FL
Water on Fort Myers Beach comes through the Town's own distribution system, which buys treated water in bulk from Lee County Utilities, and the Town follows the watering restrictions set by the South Florida Water Management District. Days and hours are assigned by address, so look up your property on the district's watering-days page rather than guessing. New plantings are the exception: the district's year-round rule allows extra watering for a limited time after new lawns and landscaping go in. Before installing a system, call the Town; its building FAQ lists yard irrigation installation among the jobs to confirm with staff. Near the beach, the Town's dune management plan allows temporary irrigation only on the landward side of the dune and requires it to come out once plants are established. Hodges designs zones so lawn and beds water separately, uses drip for shrubs, and sets the controller to the allowed schedule.
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Where it comes up in Fort Myers Beach
Fairview Isles
Laguna Shores
Times Square area
Plants and materials that suit it in Fort Myers Beach
- Floratam St. Augustinegrass
- Coontie
- Firebush
- Sea grape
- Drip lines for beds
- Smart controller with rain shutoff
Questions
What days can I water on Fort Myers Beach?
The Town follows the South Florida Water Management District's restrictions, which assign days and hours by address. The district's watering-days lookup gives the current schedule for your street, and the rules can tighten during droughts.
Can I run a sprinkler line to my dune plantings?
Only on a temporary basis and only on the landward side of the dune, under the Town's dune management plan. The lines must be removed once the plants are established, and any watering on the seaward side is done by hand as needed.
Does new sod get extra watering days?
Yes, for a limited time. The district's year-round irrigation rule allows additional watering after new lawns and landscaping are installed. After that period, the system goes back to the regular address-based schedule.