Lake Worth Drainage District

11 hours ago

In honor of Public Service Recognition Week, thank you to the LWDD staff for working every day to provide flood control and protect the water supply for more than 800,000 residents, businesses and agricultural land in southeastern Palm Beach County.

Photos of Staff at Work: www.flickr.com/photos/lwdd/albums ... See MoreSee Less

Lake Worth Drainage District

3 days ago

Dear property managers and HOA board members,

The South Florida rainy season typically begins in May, so this is an excellent time to inspect your community flood control system and update your contact information at the Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD).

Please provide us with the names of individuals designated by your community to oversee the maintenance and operation of your drainage system.

Remember, prior authorization from LWDD is required for the operation of emergency operable water control structures.

To update your authorized flood control contacts, please complete the online form at: www.lwdd.net/authorization-contacts. ... See MoreSee Less

Lake Worth Drainage District

1 week ago

The Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) loves furry friends. We don't love poop in the canals.

As a reminder to our 800,000 residents, pet waste can seriously pollute the network of 500 miles of canals that protect southeastern Palm Beach County homes, businesses and agricultural lands from flooding and provide vital ground water supply.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates an average dog creates about 274 pounds of poop a year.

Commercial pet food can be rich in nutrients, and comes out the other end with high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen. These two nutrients can lead to algae blooms and poor water quality when rain washes pet waste into stormwater management systems.

So please, scoop your pets' poop, and thank you for helping to keep your canals clear. ... See MoreSee Less