Water Conservation for Pasco County
Published on Nov 22, 2015
Water Conservation
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PRESENTATION OUTLINE
Overview
- Present Water Crisis
- Why to conserve water
- How we get our water
- Saving your money
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Global CRISIS
700 million
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In Florida
- 1 of the 3 states in the U.S that are experiencing severe water shoratges
- By 2050 groundwater depletion is likely without reducing consumption
- 2 major droughts in Pasco County from 1994-2008
- 2009 Pasco County was in a Phase III water shortage alert
- 2013 Pasco County was in Phase III water shortage alert
In WEst Florida
- 2010 - 6,700 claims in Florida for Sinkhole damage
- 2/3 of these claims came from Hillsborough and Pasco
- Pasco is part of "Sink Hole Alley"
Where Pasco County Gets the Water From
C.W. Bill Young Regional Reservoir
Hillsborough and Alafia River
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Along with the Hillsborough bay and Floridian Aquifer
ESTIMATE YOUR WATER USE
- Toilet Flush - 4 gallons/minute
- Shower - 4 gallons/ minute
- Bath Tub - 36 gallons
- Dishwasher - 12 gallons/ cycle
- Laundry Machine - 43 gallons/ cycle
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Retrofitting
- Check for leaky faucets, shower heads, and toilets
- Replace hose for the dishwasher and ice maker
- Wash only full loads of laundry in cold water
- Check for pipe leaks by reading the water meter
- When the time comes, replace appliances with energy star options
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Landscaping
Drought resistant plants and water capturing
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Coastal Wetlands
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Numerous Water Recreational Activities
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