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SOUTH FLORIDA Water Shortage Restrictions September 2008

SOUTH FLORIDA Water Shortage Restrictions September 2008. Our water supply comes from RAIN . Rainfall Deficit. South Florida averages 52 inches of rain per year Almost 45 inches “lost” to evaporation and transpiration. 52” of rain. 45” lost. Focus on Irrigation.

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SOUTH FLORIDA Water Shortage Restrictions September 2008

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  1. SOUTH FLORIDA Water Shortage RestrictionsSeptember 2008

  2. Our water supply comes from RAIN

  3. Rainfall Deficit • South Florida averages 52 inches of rain per year • Almost 45 inches “lost” to evaporation and transpiration 52” of rain 45” lost

  4. Focus on Irrigation • Landscape irrigation accounts for up to half of all household water consumption in Florida • Restricting the days and times that water is used for irrigation helps stretch limited supplies during emergencies

  5. Know the Rules in Effect for Your Area • To keep up-to-date on restrictions in your area call our hotline (800-662-8876) • …or visit our website www.sfwmd.gov/conserve WATER SHORTAGE RESTRICTIONS NOW IN EFFECT

  6. 2008 Water Restrictions • South Florida Water Management District:Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie • South Florida Water Management District:Orange and Osceola • Southwest Florida Water Management District:Charlotte, Highlands and Polk

  7. If You Live in… SFWMD • Broward, Collier, Glades, Hendry, Lee, Martin, Miami-Dade, Monroe, Okeechobee, Palm Beach and St. Lucie counties • Dania Beach, Hallandale Beach and Lake Worth • City of Cape Coral in Lee County • Orange and Osceola • Charlotte, Highlands and Polk SFWMD SFWMD SFWMD SWFWMD

  8. Washing Cars, Boats and Equipment • Washing cars, boats and equipment allowed anytime • Should be done on or drain to a non-paved surface • Best to use an automatic shut-off nozzle or low volume pressure cleaner • No restrictions on low-volume pressure cleaners

  9. Applies to all sources of water except RECLAIMED! • Water-use restrictions DO apply to all sources from public utilities, private wells and all surface waters such as canals, lakes, ponds and rivers.

  10. Restrictions are mandatory

  11. Synchronize your sprinkling schedule Follow water-use restrictions • Set your automatic system to allowable day/time • Use a rain switch on automatic systems

  12. How to help drought-proof your lawn • Use plants that are drought tolerant • Water deeply / less frequently • Keep mower blades sharp and raise the blade • Fertilize your lawn with 2%or less phosphorus

  13. Tips for inside the home • It’s easy to reduce your water use -change your habits: • Repair leaky fixtures • Turn off the faucet when brushing your teeth or rinsing vegetables • Take shorter showers • Install low-flow toilets/showerheads • Don’t use toilet as a waste basket • Wash full laundry and dish loads

  14. Do the Math… Water conservation pays • One drop per second from a leakyfaucet = 2,700 gallons per year! • In a city of 10,000 homes = 27,000,000 gallons per year!

  15. YOU can make a difference For more water shortage restriction information visit www.sfwmd.gov/conserve or call our Water Restriction HOTLINE: 800-662-8876 For more water conservationinformation visit www.savewaterfl.com

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