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Water
conservation practices can result in lower wastewater discharges, which can mean
an improvement in overall water quality. Conserving water diminishes our need to
find or build new water sources, leaving them in reserve for future use.
...It Saves Money
for You and Your Community
Conserving water reduces the amount of money you spend each month for household
water use. Your community saves the money spent pumping and treating water
before and after use, plus conservation can delay expenditures for additional
water sources and treatment facilities.
…It Insures the
Reliability of Your Water Supply
Water
conservation can positively affect the reliability of your water supplies during
periods of high demand (such as summer months) and during drought. The future
of Winter Haven depends greatly upon the availability of water for generations
to come. Water conservation is one of the surest, cheapest ways to insure that
future.
You can do your part by obtaining a water conservation kit from
City Hall, FREE of charge, we are currently located at 451 Third Street,
NW.
Each kit includes the following:
- A Florida-Friendly Landscape brochure
- A Rain Barrel Guide
- A 5-Minute Shower Timer
- A Low-Flow Shower Head
- And much more
The savings really do speak for themselves, take a look at the follow list of savings:
- 400 gallons per month by repairing leaky faucets, toilets, and showerheads.
- 1,000 gallons per month by taking shorter showers or installing water-efficient showerheads, also try running your washing machine and dishwasher only when they are fully loaded.
- 1,200 gallons per month by turning off the water while brushing your teeth or shaving.
- 1,300 gallons per month by placing a toilet tummy or a half gallon jug filled with water inside the tank of your toilet; or by replacing older toilets with new low-flow models.
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Pete Chichetto 
