Conserving Water While at Home

The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) encourages all South Florida residents to observe Water Conservation Month by taking simple steps at home to conserve water this month and all year round.

Some ways to conserve water include:

• Water the lawn based on its actual needs and following the District’s year-round landscape irrigation water conservation measures and the City's irrigation ordinance.
• Ensure rain sensors are operating properly. Irrigating during or after significant rainfall is a major cause of outdoor water waste and can cost you money. 
• Replace aerators in kitchen and bathroom sinks with models rated for 1.5 gallons per minute or less.
• Switch to WaterSense labeled products including indoor showerheads, bathroom facets and toilets to save hundreds of gallons of water a week.
• Implement Florida-Friendly landscaping and principles by using low maintenance plants and environmentally sustainable practices.
• Consider updating appliances like dishwashers and washing machines to Energy Star rated products.
• Use the shortest clothes washing cycle for lightly soiled loads; normal and permanent press wash cycles use more water.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave, not under running water.
• Scrape your dishes before loading in the dishwasher without rinsing.

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Conservation Pays

Save water and money! The Broward Water Partnership is offering a $125 rebate for installing a low-flow WaterSense toilet. Pre-approval is required. Visit conservationpays.com to get started!