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.

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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

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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