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Florida Water Star^SM home

About the program

Read an overview about this program.

Program criteria

Read qualifications points lists to learn what is required to have a structure certified.

Events and news

See our calendar of events and read the buzz about the program.

Contacts

Know whom to contact to request certification, find a builder and our staff.

Resources

See our list of water-conserving appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation resources and more.

Technical manual

Program standards and guidelines are included for appliances, plumbing fixtures, irrigation systems and landscapes. Find details to apply for certification or update your home or business to be more water efficient.

About the Florida Water Star^SM program

Florida Water Star^SM is a voluntary, third-party certification program designed to increase water efficiency in landscapes, irrigation systems and indoor uses. While many certification programs provide general guidelines for water efficiency, Florida Water Star^SM specifically addresses uses relevant to Florida.

The program consists of criteria for three types of construction/development:

• Residential
  First house certified in July 2006, with approximately 50 houses certified through 2008.
• Commercial
  Currently being pilot-tested on multiple commercial uses.
• Community
  Criteria are currently under development and being pilot-tested.

Florida Water Star^SM can be effectively integrated into projects along with other programs such as ENERGY STAR®, the Florida Green Building Coalition’s (FGBC) green standards, and the U.S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED program. When compared to many other green building certifications, Florida Water Star^SM is noticeably more detailed and relevant to Florida’s unique conditions, and can therefore further enhance the effectiveness of other green certification programs.

To get started, you will need to determine which tier best describes your project, sign an agreement for participation and, upon completion of the project, schedule an inspection. The certifier will then submit the inspection report and, if the property successfully passes the inspection, Florida Water Star^SM staff will complete the certification and issue the Florida Water Star^SM plaque, letter and certificate. For more information, go to the tab titled Program Criteria.

Participating in Florida Water Star^SM may be encouraged or required in your community. See Florida Water Star^SM Incentives and Mandates list.

Florida Water Star^SM contact

Deirdre Irwin
Florida Water Star^SM Coordinator

• Telephone: (386) 546-8437
  Email: dirwin@sjrwmd.com