Press release from Alachua County
ALACHUA COUNTY, Fla. – Alachua County has joined governments, utilities, and agencies across Florida in proclaiming April as Water Conservation Month. This initiative highlights the importance of preserving our water resources, which are essential for our drinking water, springs, rivers, and lakes.
Outdoor irrigation can account for up to 60% of residential water use. Residents can significantly reduce water waste and lower utility bills by making small changes to irrigation habits. We encourage property owners with automatic irrigation systems to “turn it off, watch the weather, and wait to water.” Established plants often require less water than new plantings, and many homeowners can turn off entire irrigation zones or shorten run times, leading to meaningful savings…