Why Conserve Water?
Water conservation is a well-discussed topic among government agencies today as well as among citizens. Water conservation is an especially relevant topic in Florida. Perhaps you would not expect a state that is surrounded by water and filled with rivers, lakes, and marshes to have a problem with water shortage. Florida is the 4th most populated state in the U.S., but only the 26th largest. More groundwater is used in Florida than in any other state east of the Mississippi.
If you take into consideration our large and ever-growing population, providing a constant source of fresh drinking water can become an issue. Florida is unique in that our largest and most inexpensive source of drinking water comes from the Floridan aquifer. This aquifer was formed when sea levels were higher and Florida was covered by the ocean. The calcareous shells of dead organisms formed a vast layer of limestone that now lies beneath all of Florida. The limestone is full of large caves and holes filled with clear, cool freshwater. This underground supply of water is not infinite.
The State of Florida has put restrictions on the amount of groundwater that will be able to be withdrawn by public utilities. If enough groundwater is not available to meet public demand other sources of drinking water such as rivers and lakes and/or desalination will have to be utilized. Although these other options for drinking water are available, they are much more costly than using groundwater because of the cost to process and deliver water from these sources. Our most economical option would be to conserve what we have.
Some may think conserving water is inconvenient, expensive, or will ruin their lawn. We would like to show you that you can conserve water, save money, help the environment, and still have a fabulous lawn!
