A: Working in conjunction with the Water First North Florida aquifer recharge project, conservation efforts are critical for ensuring a reliable and affordable water supply to meet the current and growing needs of our region.

A: Other alternatives, like desalination, are two to three times more expensive, and smaller scale projects could be more costly in the long run without solving the underlying problem. Water First North Florida is the most cost-effective, environmentally-sound project that complements proactive water conservation efforts and reduces impacts associated with groundwater withdrawals.

A: The project ensures reliable, affordable, and sustainable water supply for homes, farms, and businesses.

A: Yes. The water will first be treated at an advanced water reclamation facility, then will undergo a natural filtering process to further clean the water — ensuring it meets water quality standards before entering the aquifer and water supply. This water would be regularly tested and monitored to ensure water quality. 

A: Aquifers act as vast underground storage of fresh water. The Floridan Aquifer serves as our primary drinking water source in North Florida and supports our farms, communities, rivers and springs. By recharging the aquifer, we can help protect those rivers and springs and ensure a sustainable water supply for the region.

A: In North Florida, most of our drinking water (over 90%) comes from the Floridan Aquifer, an underground natural water storage system. Springs, rivers, and our communities rely on the health of this aquifer system.

A: Taking action now will help support the sustainability of the Floridan Aquifer and protect our springs and rivers for generations to come.