Cape Coral aquifer shows recovery but faces ongoing challenges as dry season begins

Cape Coral aquifer shows recovery but faces ongoing challenges as dry season begins

The Midhawthorn Aquifer in Cape Coral has recovered from the record low levels reached in April, thanks to wet season rains, but water officials warn that the area remains vulnerable as the dry season approaches.The aquifer's water levels have increased about 12 feet from the record lows experienced in April, when Cape Coral implemented phase four water shortage restrictions. However, Water Supply Bureau Chief Mark Elsner with the South Florida …