Media Alert: Brooksville Community Attains Florida Water Star℠ Certification

News Release

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The Hernando County Housing Authority and the Southwest Florida Water Management District.

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Ribbon cutting ceremony for Magnolia Gardens, the first community in Florida to be certified under the Florida Water Star℠ standard.

The 55 and older community will receive a plaque for completing the voluntary certification program for builders, developers and homeowners, which encourages water efficiency.

The 60-unit apartment community met the program's criteria by installing water-efficient items like low-flow showerheads and WaterSense® toilets. The property also must meet an irrigation water budget not to exceed 20 inches annually.

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Thursday, March 29, 2 p.m.

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Magnolia Gardens, 20180 Barnett Road

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|*District Contact:*|

Susan Douglas, Florida Water Star℠ program coordinator, (352) 796-7211, ext. 4752.

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