July/August 2001
The not so recently familiar afternoon thunderstorms Florida is so well known for have finally arrived!! But, let's not let our guard down. According to our local Volusia County Environmental office, our water table remains 5.34 inches below the annual average. DeLeon Springs continues to flow below its 1981 all time low. It still remains very important that we conserve our most precious resource. Volusia County’s Environmental office has issued more than 400 warning notices to residents in Volusia County who did not follow the watering restrictions mandated by St. John’ s River Water Management District and the Volusia County Council.

Conservation Corner
Water Conservation $aves Money!
Verify that your home is free from hidden water leaks. Read your water meter before and after a two-hour period when no water is being used. If the meter does not read exactly the same, there is a leak.

A faucet dripping at a rate of one drop per second can waste 2,700 gallons a year, which could really add up in the monthly bill.  

How to Fix A Leaky Faucet
Dripping, trickling or oozing faucets and shower heads can waste from 75 to several hundred gallons of water a week depending on the size of the drip. Worn washers are the main cause of these leaks and they are inexpensive to replace. Hardware stores carry most types. Knowing the brand name of the faucet when replacing the washer will help ensure a proper fit. Washers are simple to install, but, when in doubt, call a plumber. If a shower head is leaking, check the washer for wear and make sure the shower head is screwed in tightly. If that doesn’t work, unscrew and clean both the threads on the shower arm and shower head. If you have Teflon tape, wrap it around the shower arm. Reinstall the shower head and make sure it is tight.

Stormwater Project in the making...
Construction is expected to begin in August on a stormwater system located immediately south of Riviera Oaks Subdivision (unincorporated area near the City of Holly Hill). The project is designed to reduce chronic flooding and provide water quality treatment (pollution reduction), with remaining land area designated for public use.

This regionally significant project will occupy 30 acres, including development of a large stormwater pond and public park area. Amenities of this "stormwater park" include a walking trail, picnic areas, educational signage and Volusia County’s first "dog park." The dog use facility, which is approximately 2 acres, will consist of two fenced areas with separate areas for small and large dogs. The facility will allow owners to let their pets run unleashed so they can socialize with other pooches. The dog park development is a cooperative effort by the parks departments of Daytona Beach, Holly Hill, Ormond Beach and Volusia County. The park should be open in January 2002.

Kids Korner