Download presentation
Presentation is loading. Please wait.
Published byColin Neal Modified over 9 years ago
1
Presented by Robin Grantham Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org Bay Laurel Presentation
2
Florida’s Water Resources About 54 inches of rain annually 7,700 lakes 50,000 miles of rivers and streams 700 springs (largest concentration in the world)
3
Water Consumption Consequences Groundwater depletion: Dries out wetlands Lowers lake levels Reduces spring flows Increases occurrence of sinkholes Impairs water quality from saltwater intrusion
4
Comparison of average gallons per household per day 4
5
Typical Residential Water Use
6
6 Florida Water Star ℠ is a voluntary certification program for new and existing residential and commercial developments that encourages water efficiency in household appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems and landscapes.
7
7
8
Florida Water Star SM Versions 8 VersionStatusProjects to Date ResidentialLaunched in 2006740+ Commercial and Institutional (CI)Launched in 201213 CommunityLaunched in 20126
9
Florida Water Star Categories
10
Site-appropriate plants Reduced irrigated turf grass Existing vegetation preservation Increased shade areas Landscape Goals 10
11
No Invasives Nandina Lantana camera Mexican petunia
12
12 Plant Suitability
13
Plant Grouping Use Waterwise Plant Database
14
14
15
15
16
Higher Evapotranspiration Lower Evapotranspiration 30% Shade Required
17
Reduced leaks Precipitation rates matched to plant water requirements Even distribution within zones Correct scheduling 17 Irrigation Goals
18
18 Reduce High-Volume Irrigation No more than 60% high-volume Separate irrigation zones for turf and beds NEVER put sprays and rotors on the same zone Matched precipitation rates
19
Correct design and installation Pressure-regulation Filtration needed with reuse Bubbler number, placement Micro-Irrigation 19
20
20 Uniformity and Application Efficiency Head-to-head Spacing Distribution Uniformity 12 feet
21
Alternate sources 21
22
A Florida Water Star ℠ Landscape
23
Indoor Goals Reduced leaks Efficient fixtures Efficient appliances
24
Toilets 1.28 gallons per flush
25
Showerheads 2 gallons per minute
26
Faucets 1.5 gallons per minute
27
Dishwashers 5.8 gallons per cycle — Energy Star (2010)
28
Clothes Washers Water Factor of 6 gallons — Energy Star qualifies
29
Professional Development FNGLA and FWS
30
AP’s on the Website 30
31
Technical Manual FloridaWaterStar.com 31
32
Typical Page 32
33
33 Florida Water Star ℠ Questions: Robin.Grantham@WaterMatters.org (352) 796-7211, ext. 4779 FloridaWaterStar.com
Similar presentations
© 2025 SlidePlayer.com. Inc.
All rights reserved.