SRWMD issues water shortage advisory

SRWMD Contributor Following a year of below-average rainfall across North Florida that has affected rivers, springs and groundwater levels, the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) Governing Board issued a water shortage advisory on Tuesday, Jan. 13, calling on water users to be mindful of their consumption and adopt conservation practices. As of December 21, 2025, 14 of the 15 District counties had an average rainfall deficit of approximately 11.5 inches, based on records dating