Water Conservation Month ProclamationPROCLAMATION
VILLAGE OF NORTH PALM BEACH
OFFICE OF THE MAYOR
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
WHEREAS, Florida's natural beauty, crystal blue waters and white sand beaches attract
residents and visitors from around the world; and
WHEREAS, clean and sustainable water resources are vital to Florida's environment, economy
and quality of life; and
WHEREAS, more than 90 percent of Florida's drinking water is supplied by underlying aquifers,
and our quality of life and the economy depend upon a clean and healthy environment; and
WHEREAS, Floridians consume more than 7.9 billion gallons per day of fresh water, and the
future of Florida depends greatly upon the availability of water; and
WHEREAS, South Florida residents consume 179 gallons per person, per day -the highest
water usage in the state; and
WHEREAS, the State of Florida, together with local partners, are investing billions of dollars to
develop alternative water supplies, clean up stormwater pollution, restore rivers, lakes and
springs, upgrade drinking water facilities and improve wastewater treatment; and
WHEREAS, water conservation can cost as little as 6 cents to 72 cents per 1,000 gallons of
water saved, while the cost of constructing alternative water supply facilities can range from $5
to $7 per 1,000 gallons of water created; and
WHEREAS, all water users including commercial, industrial, agricultural, institutional,
hospitality, private citizens and others can make positive contributions to reduce water use and
protect Florida's water resources;
WHEREAS, the South Florida Water Management District, is implementing a Comprehensive
Water Conservation Program to instill a lasting culture of conservation in our communities; and
WHEREAS, the Governor and Cabinet of the State of Florida are designating April as Florida's
Water Conservation Month to encourage Floridians to conserve the state's precious water resources;
NOW, THEREFORE, I, Darryl C. Aubrey by virtue of the authority vested in me as Mayor of the
Village ofNorth Palm Beach, do hereby proclaim Apri12411 as
WATER CONSERVATION MONTH
in the Village ofNorth Palm Beach.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal ofthe Village ofNorth
Palm Beach to be affixed this 15th day of March, 2011.
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