INDOOR WATER USE accounts for 42% of the total residential water use.

Bathroom	Kitchen	Laundry

According to the Southwest Florida Water Management District, outdoor water use typically accounts for up to 50 percent of water consumed by households.

Properly designed and installed irrigation systems use water more efficiently. A sprinkler system can cost the typical Tampa Bay area resident from $4 to $10 every time it operates. Still, some studies indicate that up to 30% of outdoor irrigation is wasted.
(Source: Tampa Bay Water)

Consider this…
A 3/4 inch garden hose used for 15 minutes uses 132 gallons of water.
An irrigation system applying 1 inch of water a week to 1,000 sq. ft. uses 624 gallons of water.

Device Savings

• Automatic shutoff nozzle 5-10%
• Automatic rain shut off 5-10%
• Improved programming of automatic irrigation system controllers 5-10%
• Drip irrigation for non-turf areas 25-75%

Want A Healthy Lawn? healthy lawn flyer

• Keep your grass at least 3-4 inches high in between mowings.
• Make sure your sprinklers water your lawn, not the driveway and street.
• Use 2-3 inches deep mulch around trees and flowerbeds.
• Check and repair leaking sprinkler heads.
• Sweep your driveway and sidewalk rather than hose them off.
• Follow your local irrigation schedule

FOR MORE PRACTICAL TIPS AND SUGGESTIONS CALL (727) 464-4000 and tell the representative, “I want a healthy lawn.”

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Commercial-Industrial Water Use Program (CIWUP)

Customers can receive a plan of action that identifies:

• Leaks
• Broken pipes
• Appropriate meter size
• Individual water usage for toilets, dishwashers, laundry, and cooling towers.

For Detailed Program Information call (727) 464-3677, or select one of the following below:

• CIWUP Overview
• Rebate Requirement and Specifications
• Application
• Pre-Rinse Spray Valve Replacement Project

Other Conservation Opportunities:

BE A WATER C.H.A.M.P
Water Conservation Hotel and Motel Program – A FREE water conservation education program available to all hotels and motels in Pinellas, Hillsborough, and Southwest Pasco Counties.

BECOME A CERTIFIED GREEN LODGING
A voluntary program established by the State of Florida to reward environmentally conscious facilities in the lodging industry.

Additional Helpful Links:

• SWFWMD - Southwest Florida Water Management District
• Florida - State of Florida
• DEP - Florida Department of Environmental Protection
• EPA - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
• Tampa Bay Water
• consumer reports
• National Association of Home Builders
• ToolBase Services - The Home Building Industry’s Technical Information Resource
• www.savingwater.org - (Saving Water Partnership in Washington state) Toilet Performance Testing
• Pinellas County Extension Service - Florida Yards and Neighborhoods Publications
• toiletflapper.org

Bathroom

• Install a 1.6 gallon toilet and reduce average water use by 21 gallons per toilet per day.
• An average of 20% of toilets leak - check toilets periodically and repair leaks promptly.
• Turn off the water while brushing teeth, shaving, etc…
• Shower for 5 minutes or less.
• Install low flow faucet aerators and showerheads.
• Fill the tub 1/3 full when bathing.
• Use the wastebasket - not the toilet.
  
  Get rebates for up to $100 for each low flow toilet replaced by a new
  Ultra Low Flow Toilet.

Kitchen

• Operate only a full dishwasher.
• Scrape food particles from dishes before loading in the dishwasher.
• Thaw frozen food in the refrigerator or microwave.
• For a continuous cold drinking water supply, store tap water in the refrigerator.
• When handwashing dishes, fill the rinsing sink one-third full instead of letting the water run.
• Replace leaky drain plugs in sinks.
• Repair leaky faucets promptly with a low flow faucet aerator.

Laundry

• Select the minimum water setting required per load on washers.
• Wash full loads only, if load size cannot be set.
• Normal and permanent press wash cycles are best for lightly soiled clothing.
• Avoid rewashing by pretreating stains.
• Check hoses regularly for leaks.

Utilities billing address
PO Box 1780
Clearwater Fl 33757-1780