Water Conservation Encouraged By Sarasota County Utilities

Sarasota FL

22 October, 2021

10:43 AM

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SARASOTA COUNTY, FL — As Florida moves into its dry season, Sarasota County's public utilities department is encouraging the community to conserve water. While there is ample water supply for customers in unincorporated areas of the county, the public utilities Director Mike Mylett said water conservation will help ease any potential impacts to the system during this dry season, according to a news release from the county. "Our customers do not need to worry about a water shortage. We are simply asking them to partner with us by using best conservation practices," Mylett said. The Peace River Manasota Regional Supply Authority, which serves Charlotte, Desoto and Sarasota counties, along with the city of North Port, announced their water treatment facility is being impacted due to rehabilitation work that began in spring. That, combined with multiple utilities making repairs to their distribution systems and increased water demand, is why they are asking all of their regional customers to conserve water, the county said. UF/IFAS Extension and Sustainability Director Lee Hayes Byron added that year-round water conservation is also vital and can help mitigate potential impacts during the dry season. "It's important to pay attention to outdoor activities like following watering restrictions and ensuring your irrigation system is functioning properly, as well as indoor activities like watching for toilet leaks," she said.