Water Conservation Month

April is Water Conservation Month.  This is a great time to evaluate your water conservation 'know-how.' Have you ever stopped to consider these questions:

• How much water do you use per day?
• Did you know that pet waste left lying about is a major source of contamination to our water bodies?
• Do you have a Water Wise landscape? Outdoor water use accounts for about 60% of residential water use.

During this month let’s all try to focus on our water habits and look for ways to conserve more water throughout our daily routine.  The Alachua County Environmental Protection Department’s website provides a wealth of information to get you started conserving for the entire year and not just for the month of April.

 

UF TREEO is committed to water conservation, several years ago we moved from providing bottled water to our students to a water fountain, this switch has saved over $900 a year on bottled water costs, which has more than paid for the installation and use of the drinking fountain.

 

Hopefully at the conclusion of the month of April you will have implemented some great water saving habits that will stay with you throughout the years to come.

 

You may be interested in the UF TREEO  Water Conservation Certificate Program, a suite of online courses that deal with all aspects of water conservation, click here for more details.