An average family's water use is 320 gallons per day!
Water conservation isn't hard if you pay attention to a watering schedule and watch the weather.
Florida's water is a precious resource and we must do everything we can to make sure it is available for everyone who lives along the St. Johns River for years to come.
Water conservation in Florida is important
Florida is not only the Sunshine State, it is also a state with many waterways. Florida is surrounded on three sides by water, with many lakes, streams, creeks and rivers in its interior. Not all of this water is fresh or readily available for people’s uses. In addition, Florida’s weather typically has long periods of wet weather that may be followed by long periods of dry weather, making conservation an important part of Florida life.
The St. Johns River Water Management District is committed to water conservation and has been for many years. A district core mission is protecting and ensuring the sustainability of Florida’s water resources, both belowground in the Floridan aquifer system and aboveground in our many waterways.
Water conservation is the cornerstone of Florida’s water sustainability. As part of its consumptive use permitting process, the district requires all permit holders to use water as efficiently as possible. Water supply utilities are required to implement conservation rate structures, perform water audits to ensure system efficiency and develop programs for the use of reclaimed water.
The district also promotes water conservation year-round through presentations to stakeholder groups, educational programs for youth, participation in various professional organizations and public events, and similar activities.