The Lake Worth Drainage District’s water management system – with approximately 500 miles of canals and 20 major water control structures – helps to protect regional water supplies for more than 800,000 residents and several thousand acres of agricultural land. The District’s canal network is operated to provide ground water recharge to prevent saltwater intrusion for numerous municipal water utilities. During normal operations, canal water levels are maintained to hold water higher than sea level in order to prevent salt water from encroaching and polluting existing fresh water wells.
Water Conservation
South Florida’s water is a precious, limited resource that should be saved whenever possible. Water conservation is a key link between balancing current and future water needs. Just as abundant water gives vitality to the region, a lack of water strains natural resources, stifles economic growth and periodically disrupts our daily routines. As Florida’s population increases, so does the need for all residents to conserve.
Saving water is easy and economical. For tips on saving water, visit the South Florida Water Management District website.
Landscape Irrigation
To promote responsible water use and protect our valuable water resources, Palm Beach County observes the South Florida Water Management District’s Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures Rule. Landscape irrigation is restricted to three days a week before 10 a.m. or after 4 p.m.
Several municipalities within the Lake Worth Drainage District’s jurisdictional boundaries have adopted their own, more stringent water and irrigation conservation ordinances. Please check with your local municipality for their specific water use rules.
For additional information on current water restrictions, visit the South Florida Water Management District website.
