05/18/2022 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 05/18/2022 12:02
May 18, 2022
With the rainy season just around the corner, the City of Cape Coral reminds everyone that fertilizer use rules change on June 1.
The application of fertilizer containing phosphorus or nitrogen is prohibited from June 1 through September 30. Eliminating the use of phosphorus and nitrogen during the wet season helps to protect our canals and waterways, quality of life, and economy.
Excess nutrients can cause harmful algal blooms that can cause fish kills, harm pets and wildlife, and potentially injure people who encounter it.
Critical points of the fertilizer ordinance to remember:
For more information, visit https://www.capecoral.gov/department/public_works/fertilizer_ordinance.php.