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June 24, 2009
Pat Kuehn, APR
Community Information Specialist

County offers water conservation presentations

Volusia County’s Environmental Management Division has launched a speakers bureau to educate the public about water conservation, new watering regulations, and the upcoming enforcement program.

Presentations will be offered without charge to businesses, clubs, schools, churches, neighborhood associations, and professional groups in the community. The speakers will focus on the importance of reducing water usage and will provide tips on conserving water.

Under the new countywide restrictions, lawn watering is prohibited between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. During daylight saving time, residential irrigation is allowed at odd-numbered addresses Wednesdays and Saturdays and even addresses Thursdays and Sundays. When Eastern Standard Time begins the first Sunday in November, the residential days will be reduced to Saturdays for odd-numbered addresses and Sundays for even addresses. Businesses may irrigate Tuesdays and Fridays during daylight saving time, and Tuesdays during Eastern Standard Time.

The new restrictions apply to all water sources, including private wells and pumps, ground or surface water, and water from public and private utilities.

Tougher enforcement for watering violations will begin Aug. 1 for unincorporated areas and the county’s 15,000 water customers. Fines will be $50 for the first violation, $100 for the second violation in a year, $250 for the third violation, and $500 for the fourth and subsequent violations.

To schedule a water conservation presentation, please call (386) 736-5927, ext. 5897.

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