Did
you know rainfall is our region’s primary source for replenishing
our limited freshwater supply? With 2010 rainfall amounts below
average, little recent rainfall and declining water levels plus
forecasts calling for continuing extreme dry conditions, water
conservation is even more important. The City of Pompano Beach
in partnership with the South Florida Water Management District, are
reminding you to conserve water and follow the current
two-day-a-week year-round landscape irrigation restrictions to
protect water resources and help delay additional water restrictions
that may be needed if a water shortage occurs. Reuse
water used for irrigation is exempt from the SFWMD irrigation
restrictions. You can irrigate 7 days a week. Broward County has
restrictions for the time of day 10 am-4 pm which you cannot irrigate
with reuse.
For more information
about irrigation restrictions, water-saving tips and up-to-the minute
water conditions, visit
www.sfwmd.gov/waterwatch
Welcome
to the Utilities Department web site.
Did
you ever
wonder how water gets to your faucet from the well?
Take a virtual tour of a city water system with How
Water Works:
An Interactive Tour, an
internet based animation of select How Water Works
illustrations. Rolling your mouse over numbered areas of an
illustration displays brief descriptions of the various parts of the
system. Clicking on a number displays a close-up, cutaway
illustration and detailed explanation of the technology being used.Saving Water in and around your home
The statistically average single-family
residence uses 16 thousand gallons per month. Individual use may vary
based on the number of people in your household, and irrigation demand.
Click here to read more about saving water in and around your home.
Q. Is bottled
water "better" than tap water?
A. There is no evidence to show that bottled
water is better than tap water. All tap water is required to
meet strict standards set by the United States Environmental
Protection Agency (USEPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act. The
water provided by community water systems is regularly tested
for compliance with state and federal regulations. The Book,
Plain Talk about Drinking Water, by Dr. James Symons, states
that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
requires bottled water quality standards to be equal to those of
the USEPA for tap water, but the quality of the finished product
is not government-monitored. He further states that in May
2001, a Swiss-base conservation group, World Wide Fund for
Nature, reported that, "Bottle water may be no safer or
healthier than tap water in many countries while it sells for up
to 1,000 times the price." The group also noted that 1.5
million tons of plastic are used each year to bottle water.
"Americans spend $3 billion annually to buy this product -half
the amount the country spends to protect tap water."
 The
Utilities Department has become a partner with WaterSense, a
conservation program and information clearinghouse sponsored through
the Environmental Protection Agency. This partnership will assist
the City in determining the best technologies and education
strategies to implement in reaching our goal of conserving water. Click here to learn more about EPA WaterSense.
Work for Water!
It’s the place where students and job seekers can explore green
careers, and utilities will find a clearinghouse of resources for
recruiting in the wonderful world of water. Learn about what it
takes to work for water and get a great job for a great cause!
To learn more click here ...
 Water Restrictions
Download the latest Landscape Irrigation Water Restrictions for
Residents and Businesses.
If you have any
questions about the current water restrictions call the South
Florida Water Management District hot line at 800.662.8876 or the
City of Pompano Beach Customer Service Department at 954.786.4637.
Awards
In July 2011, The Florida Water
and Pollution Control Operators Association selected the
Utility’s Department Safety Program as a winner in the
"Utility Overall" category.
In May 2011, The Florida Water
Environment Association awarded the City of Pompano Beach
Utilities Department with the "Top Ten Safety Award."
Each year this Association recognizes those facilities in the
state with an outstanding safety record.
The Florida Section American Water Works Association presented
the City of Pompano Beach Water Treatment Plant with the
“Outstanding Water Treatment Plant Award, Most Improved
2010.
Utility
of the Year 2008
The FWPCOA is an organization of members who are engaged in the
production, treatment and distribution of drinking water; the
collection, treatment and disposal of wastewater; and/or the collection
and treatment of stormwater.
The members voted the City of Pompano Beach Utilities Department,
Utility of the Year for 2008. (Click
here for larger version of award)
2005 FWEA David W. York Reuse Project of the Year 5-15 MGD Award
Florida Water Environment Association (FWEA) presented this
award on April 26, 2005 at their Awards Luncheon in
Jacksonville, FL. The award is given to facilities that provide
a beneficial use of reclaimed water.
2004 Florida Section AWWA 2004 Water Conservation Awards
for Excellence -
American Water Works Association (AWWA) selected the City of Pompano
Beach Reuse System for the Best in Class for Reuse Efficiency for a
large utility. This award recognizes outstanding achievements in
water efficiency, water supply and resource development initiative
thought Florida.
 Lead Information
In the summer of 2011, the
Utilities Laboratory sampled for Lead and Copper and found that all
30 homes tested were below the federal limit for lead and copper.
With 100% of the homes passing the study, the City will continue on
reduced monitoring (every three years).
If you would like to
participate in the next compliance study (June 2014), and your home
was constructed between 1982 and 1986, and you have copper pipes,
please call 954.545.7004
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