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The UC has launched a pilot program to offer a limited number of rain barrels to our water customers at a discount. Ten (10) locally-made rain barrels will be available on a first-come, first-served basis through our Customer Service Department. The rain barrels will cost $40 each, instead of the usual $70, with the UC contributing the $30 difference. Only one rain barrel per household is permitted at this discounted rate. You must see a Customer Service Representative with a current copy of your UCNSB bill and a picture ID. If you would like additional rain barrels or are not a UCNSB water customer, you can contact Bonnie at Recycle the Rain at 386-228-0260 to purchase one.

Lawn and Landscape Irrigation Rules

If you are a City of New Smyrna Beach resident, the St. Johns River Water Management District watering rules apply: Water outdoors only when needed, before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m., and no more than two days each week. Learn more about SJRWMD's lawn and landscape irrigation rule.

If you are a Volusia County resident, the restrictions are listed below:

The restrictions allow yard watering and private car washing for homes with even addresses from 4 - 8 a.m. (automatic and manual systems) or 5 - 9 p.m. (manual only) Thursdays and Sundays. A manual system doesn't have a control device such as a sprinkler attached to a hose; it is not an automatic system that the owner chooses to operate manually.For more information, click here to go to the Volusia County website.

 

Water Conservation Information From the EPA

APPLIANCES

Dishwashers

•Run your dishwasher only when it's full; use the rinse-and-hold dishwasher feature until you're ready to run a full load.

•Don't pre-rinse dishes before loading the dishwasher. Our tests show pre-rinsing doesn't improve cleaning, and by skipping this step, you'll save as much as 20 gallons per load, or 6,500 gallons per year.

•If you're buying a new dishwasher, consider a water-saver. The most water-efficient models we've tested use only about 4 gallons per wash—about a third of what the least efficient models used.

Visit our Green Ratings to find the most water-efficient dishwasher that meets your needs.

Washing Machines

•Run your washing machine only when it's full.

•For your next washing machine consider a water-saver. The most water-efficient washer we've tested, the front-loading Kenmore (Sears) Elite HE 4t, uses only about 30 gallons for a large, 19 pound load, about the same amount that many machines use for an 8-pound load.

Visit our Green Ratings to find the most water-efficient washing machine that meets your needs.

LAWN-CARE & GARDENING

•To reduce the amount of water you give to your lawn, adjust your lawnmower to cut grass no shorter than three inches. Taller grass encourages deeper roots and shades the soil to reduce moisture loss.

Visit our Green Ratings to view features and performance results of lawnmower models.

•Add compost or peat moss to soil to improve its water-holding capacity. Visit our Green Ratings to find a compost bin that meets your needs.

 

About Florida's Drinking Water Supply

Florida’s water is one of our most precious resources. We are so fortunate to have as our drinking water source the pure Floridan Aquifer. The Floridan aquifer is the portion of the principal artesian aquifer that extends into Florida, parts of southern Alabama, southeastern Georgia, and southern South Carolina. In Florida it supplies the cities of Daytona, Gainesville, Jacksonville, Ocala, St. Petersburg, and Tallahassee and numerous rural communities. The principal artesian aquifer is the largest, oldest, and deepest aquifer in the southeastern U.S. Ranging over 100,000 square miles, it underlies all of Florida and The Floridan portion developed millions of years ago during the late Paleocene to early Miocene periods, when Florida was underwater.

But Florida is the fourth largest state in terms of population, and it is predicted that it will takeover New York’s rank of third by the 2010 census. There is concern that our water supply will not be large enough, so the Utilities Commission is undertaking some important studies to determine alternative water sources for the future. Some of these include working with our adjacent cities and preserving and leveraging our land to store and harvest water for our future needs. We do not receive any tax money and are totally funded through our operations and services. The St. Johns River Water Management District has required all water suppliers to identify new water sources to augment and ensure water sources for existing and future customers. But individuals can make a difference too. Take a look at your water consumption around your home or business. Small changes can mean lower water usage and lower bills, too! Please check out these websites for information on water conservation.

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