Materials
Water Matters children’s coloring sheet
Earth-toned table tent
Green/blue table tent
Coasters
The Water Program for Restaurant Outreach (Water PRO) helps restaurants lower operating costs and conserve water by making a few adjustments in service and appliances.
Serve water only upon request
This free educational program helps restaurants save water for Florida’s future in ways that save money. Did you know that every glass of water brought to a table uses an additional two glasses of water during cleaning? Serving water only upon request is a great way to conserve water, save money and reduce staff time.
Other ways to conserve water in the restaurant
- Replace spray valves with low-flow models and save up to $1,320 per year
- Install low-volume faucets in bathrooms and kitchens
- Install low-volume toilets and urinals in bathrooms
- Convert water-cooled ice machines to air-cooled
- Install water-efficient dishwashers
- Do not use running water to melt ice or frozen foods
- Use water from steam tables to wash down cooking areas
- Find and repair all leaks in a timely manner
Participants
A list of restaurants currently enrolled in Water PRO.
Contact
Water PRO Coordinator
Southwest Florida Water Management District
2379 Broad Street
Brooksville, FL 34604-6899
1-800-423-1476 (FL only), ext. 4782
or (352) 796-7211, ext. 4782
Funding
This program is funded by the District’s Alafia River, Coastal Rivers, Hillsborough River, Manasota, Peace River, Pinellas-Anclote River and Withlacoochee River Basin Boards.
