Conservation

Conservation Water conservation may not seem to be necessary in a state surrounded by water on three sides and filled with thousands of water bodies, but not all of the water is available for drinking or irrigation. Florida's public water supply is dependent on an underground aquifer that has collected water for millions of years. Inconstant weather cycles with abundant rain followed by drought can not replace the millions of gallons of water that are …

…state demands on our local water treatment and pollution control plants to improve their processes and facilities. In the face of rising costs for water and sewer services, conservation can be a way for people to do themselves a favor to the environment and to their pocketbook at the same time. People pay for every drop of water, whether it's used wisely or wasted, so water conservation is something we should all practice. (Word count 1022)