Water Conservation

In November 2005 the City received a new permit from the Northwest Florida Water Management District allowing withdrawals of drinking water from the Floridian Aquifer. This permit contains many conditions that have to be met in order for the City to be able to continue use this important resource. Water conservation is the key to a safe and sustainable drinking water source. Conservation can take many forms some which may seem insignificant but if all citizens work at conserving water the results can be dramatic.

Repair dripping faucets: If your faucet is dripping you can expect to waste 2700 gallons of water per year.

Check toilets for leaks by adding food coloring to the tank. If your toilet is leaking, color will appear in the tank within 30 minutes. Flush your toilet as soon as you’re done with the test as the food coloring may stain your tank.

If you have a swimming pool you may want to consider a new water saving pool filter. A single back flushing with a traditional pool filter uses from 180 to 250 gallons or more.

Our local communities are continuing to grow and this growth will only continue to put pressure on our natural resources.

Each citizen can make a difference in conserving and protecting our precious water resources.

We invite you to come by City Hall during normal business hours and pickup circulars from the Northwest Florida Water Management District on water conservation or visit their website at www.nwfwmd.state.fl.us.