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Presented by Robin Grantham Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org

Bay Laurel Presentation. Presented by Robin Grantham Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org. Florida’s Water Resources. About 54 inches of rain annually 7,700 lakes 50,000 miles of rivers and streams 700 springs (largest concentration in the world) . Water Consumption Consequences.

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Presented by Robin Grantham Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org

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  1. Bay Laurel Presentation Presented by Robin Grantham Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org

  2. Florida’s Water Resources • About 54 inches of rain annually • 7,700 lakes • 50,000 miles of rivers and streams • 700 springs (largest concentration in the world)

  3. Water Consumption Consequences • Groundwater depletion: • Dries out wetlands • Lowers lake levels • Reduces spring flows • Increases occurrence of sinkholes • Impairs water quality from saltwater intrusion

  4. Comparison of average gallons per household per day

  5. Typical Residential Water Use

  6. Florida Water Star℠ is a voluntary certification program for new and existing residential and commercial developments that encourages water efficiency in household appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems and landscapes.

  7. Florida Water StarSM Versions

  8. Florida Water Star Categories

  9. Landscape Goals • Site-appropriate plants • Reduced irrigated turf grass • Existing vegetation preservation • Increased shade areas

  10. No Invasives • Nandina • Lantana camera • Mexican petunia

  11. Plant Suitability

  12. Plant Grouping Use Waterwise Plant Database

  13. Lower Evapotranspiration Higher Evapotranspiration 30% Shade Required

  14. Irrigation Goals • Reduced leaks • Precipitation rates matched to plant water requirements • Even distribution within zones • Correct scheduling

  15. Reduce High-Volume Irrigation • No more than 60% high-volume • Separate irrigation zones for turf and beds • NEVER put sprays and rotors on the same zone • Matched precipitation rates

  16. Micro-Irrigation • Correct design and installation • Pressure-regulation • Filtration needed with reuse • Bubbler number, placement

  17. Uniformity and Application Efficiency 12 feet 12 feet 12 feet 12 feet Distribution Uniformity Head-to-head Spacing

  18. Alternatesources

  19. A Florida Water Star℠Landscape

  20. Indoor Goals • Reduced leaks • Efficient fixtures • Efficient appliances

  21. Toilets 1.28 gallons per flush

  22. Showerheads 2 gallons per minute

  23. Faucets 1.5 gallons per minute

  24. Dishwashers 5.8 gallons per cycle — Energy Star (2010)

  25. Clothes Washers Water Factor of 6 gallons — Energy Star qualifies

  26. Professional Development FNGLA and FWS

  27. AP’s on the Website

  28. Technical ManualFloridaWaterStar.com

  29. Typical Page

  30. Florida Water Star℠ Questions: Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org (352) 796-7211, ext. 4779 FloridaWaterStar.com

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