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Water Conservation Month `
WHEREAS, Florida's natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches
attract residents and visitors from around the world; and
WHEREAS, clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Florida's
environment, economy and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by
underlying aquifers, and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean
and healthy environment; and
e WHEREAS, Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh
water, and the future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water;
and
WHEREAS, South Florida residents consume 179 gallons per person, per day —
the highest water usage in the state; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions
of dollars to develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution,
restore rivers, lakes and springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve
wastewater treatment; and
WHEREAS, water conservation can cost as little as 6 cents to 72 cents per 1,000 -
gallons of water saved, while the cost of constructing alternative water supply
facilities may exceed $7 per 1,000 gallons of water created; and
WHEREAS, all water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural,
� institutional, hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions
' to reduce water use and protect Florida's water resources;
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District, is implementing a
Comprehensive Water Conservation Program to instill a lasting culture of
; conservation in our communities; and
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WHEREAS, the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating
April as Florida's Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve
the state's precious water resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that by virtue of the authority vested in me as
Mayor of Tequesta I do hereby proclaim the month of April as Water Conservation
Month.
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