From Volusia County Water Resources and Utilities

November/December 2001

We wish to take this opportunity to thank you for your business and your friendship during this past year. We all join in wishing each of you a joyous Holiday season and a new year filled with peace, health, happiness, and prosperity.

Conservation Corner
Water Conservation $aves Money!

The County of Volusia has taken a proactive approach to water conservation this past year. In cooperation with the Volusian Water Alliance, we have held several workshops giving away free rain sensors (rain shut-off device) for our customers with automatic sprinkler systems. Announcement of those free seminars were listed at the bottom of your water bill. We have also participated in low flow shower head give-aways. Bi monthly, we have sent newsletters to all our water customers. Articles contained many types of water conservation tips and, most recently an area where children can learn about water conservation. We will continue next year with the newsletters with more information on water conservation, rebate programs and more. This newsletter can also be found on the Volusia County Web Page. You are encouraged to let us know what types of information regarding water conservation you are interested in.

Kids Korner

Put the letters in the right order

All living things need to live.
When water evaporates, it travels into the air and becomes part of a .
Less than 1% of all the water on earth is water.
We water in the liquid form.
Check for leaks and save hundreds of of water a day.
You'll save water by taking a quick .
Wash bikes and cars with a and a sponge instead of a running hose.
Ask your to look for ways to save water.

Stormwater Project in the Making

Riverbreeze Park Stormwater Project
Riverbreeze Park, located off US 1 near Oak Hill, is the site of a new and innovative stormwater project. Approximately 2 acres have been set aside for the construction of two, side-by-side stormwater ponds. Each pond will intercept runoff from the Ariel Canal and provide stormwater treatment. The difference between the two ponds is that one will be a wet pond only and the other will be a wet pond with wetland vegetation. It is anticipated that the wetland vegetation will provide additional pollution removal. Water sampling will be performed to determine the pollution removal efficiency. The results will help in future planning and design of stormwater ponds.

The project will have an educational component, with trails, informational signage, and a kiosk. This stormwater project will add an additional dimension to a county park that offers walking trails, picnic are and boat launching facilities. The project is expected to be completed in December 2002. Funding for this project is being supplemented by a grant from the Environmental Protection Agency.

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