May 15-21 proclaimed as Water Reuse Week

Reclaimed water use protects drinking water supplies, offsets groundwater use

Shown are, from left, governing board member Doug Bournique; district General Counsel Mary Ellen Winkler; board members Ryan Atwood and Douglas Burnett; district Executive Director Mike Register; board Vice Chair Maryam Ghyabi-White; board Chair Rob Bradley; and board members Janet Price, Cole Oliver and J. Chris Peterson. (photo submitted)

On May 10, the St. Johns River Water Management District’s Governing Board approved a resolution proclaiming May 15 through 21 as Water Reuse Week. This is in an effort to help promote and encourage efficient use of reclaimed water in the district. “Florida is leading the nation in the use of reclaimed water, and as our state continues to grow in population, it is critical we stri...

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