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From June through November, we live nervously here in Florida. Why? Energy and water from the tropics can venture toward the southeastern U.S. in gigantic, spinning storms we call “hurricanes.”
Hurricanes have been in the news a lot lately. They can be very destructive, but they’re also part of the natural cycle in Florida. Of course, no one wants to be part of a natural cycle that includes storm surges, massive waves, devastating flooding and winds… Read more
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Students will explore and understand the basics of water and how it moves above, on and beneath the Earth’s surface. As an introduction to the water cycle, students will make Water Cycle Wristbands and learn about… Read more
There are several different ways to categorize Industrial, Commercial, and Institutional water use. The accepted use of the term ICI refers only to the nonresidential, public supply customers and excludes multifamily, residential uses. This information was collected in 1997 .
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This St. Petersburg manufacturer could achieve potential water savings of 50% by following these recommendations:
Bathroom retrofits
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Students will begin this grant project by developing a deeper understanding of the importance of clean, fresh water for humans and wildlife. Through in-classroom activities, students will learn about the source of our fresh water in west-central Florida and the importance of water conservation. This will include viewing SWFWMD’s… Read more
More Tips for Saving Water Outdoors
- Do not leave sprinklers unattended. Use a kitchen timer to remind yourself to turn off sprinklers.
- Water slowly to reduce runoff and to allow deep penetration.
- Observe the watering schedule for your address.
- Dig out water-loving weeds and cultivate soil often.
- Use a rain barrel to…
A Water Use Caution Area, or WUCA, is an area where regional action is necessary to address cumulative water withdrawals which are causing or may cause adverse impacts to the water and related natural resources or the public interest. The District Governing Board designates WUCAs and establishes rules that enhance the protection and/or… Read more
From June through November, we live nervously here in Florida. Why? Energy and water from the tropics can venture toward the southeastern U.S. in gigantic, spinning storms we call “hurricanes.”
Hurricanes begin when a storm develops over warm surface waters. As warm air rises in the center of the storm, it creates an upward current of air, called an updraft. The surrounding air is attracted to the storm’s center, where it rises and causes the pressure to drop. The… Read more
The Water Use Permit Information Center has been redesigned to provide our users with a more intuitive, user-friendly environment to submit their Water Use Permit (WUP) compliance data.
In addition to data submittals, the online Permit Information Center, known as ePIC, provides quick and easy access to permit information, graphs and reports.
ePIC Highlights:
- Compatible with most tablets and smart phones, allowing for mobile data entry
- The ‘…
Benefits to builders and owners
- Saves an estimated $530 on utility bills annually, adding up to water savings of up to 48,291 gallons in one year per home
- Increases home values by approximately $10,000; per The Appraisal Journal, home values typically increase by $20 for every $1 reduction in annual utility bills
- Provides free marking support through customizable company brochures, plaques for homeowner display and free real estate staff training …
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What is Florida Water Starsm?
Florida Water Star is a voluntary certification program designed to increase water efficiency inside the home and in landscapes and irrigation systems. While many certification programs provide general guidelines for water efficiency, Florida Water Star specifically addresses uses relevant to Florida. Following Florida Water Star criteria in new and existing buildings will help sustain the… Read more
As Water Resources bureau chief, Jay Hoecker is responsible for management and oversight of regional water supply planning; water supply and resource development projects; economics and demography; water conservation projects; and septic to sewer conversion projects. Hoecker also oversees the FARMS program, which offers cost-share assistance to the agricultural community for conservation, water quality, natural system and alternative water supply best management practices (… Read more
The Water Incentives Supporting Efficiency (WISE program) covers up to 50 percent of costs to support water conservation projects. About WISE ProgramGrants (cost-share reimbursements) of up to $20,000 are available for water conservation projects that improve water use efficiency and help protect the region’s water resources. A wide variety of nonagricultural water users are eligible for the program, such as:
- Commercial properties
- Hotels
- Apartment…
Applied innovative agriculture as a passive alternative to permitting. An Evolving ProgramRecognizing that urban standards for surface water management permitting were inappropriate for farming, the District developed special provisions for an agricultural exemption letter to satisfy the surface water regulations of an environmental resource permit (ERP). The District further categorized specific agricultural activities that could qualify for an exemption letter as “… Read more
The District established the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area (D/PCWUCA) and a Recovery Strategy to address issues that followed an “unprecedented” cold event in 2010. An area assessment done in 2020 indicated that the Recovery Strategy was no longer needed, and in 2021, the District’s Governing Board approved rulemaking to eliminate the Recovery Strategy.
Background
In January 2010 there was a cold-weather event in… Read more
This reclaimed water project reduces groundwater pumping and wastewater nutrient loading in the Crystal River/Kings Bay springshed.
Project Overview
The project provides highly treated wastewater, known as reclaimed water, from the City of Crystal River to the Duke Energy power plant in Citrus County. Infrastructure was built to transport all reclaimed water from the City of Crystal River’s wastewater sprayfield to the Duke Energy power generation complex, located west… Read more
The Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (NTB WUCA) includes all of Pinellas and Pasco counties, and the majority of Hillsborough County.
Project Description
The Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (NTB WUCA) was initially established in 1989 and expanded in 2007 to protect water resources from adverse impacts from groundwater withdrawals and from rapid growth and development pressures in the region. The majority of groundwater use in the NTB WUCA is… Read more