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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.

Resources

The amount of water saved annually by this particular dishwasher model makes it a perfect match for a Florida Water Star^SM home.

• e-Certification
  (Online tool for submitting a Florida Water Star^SM report)
• Landscaping resources
• Irrigation resources
• Rainwater harvesting resources
• Indoor resources

• WaterSense® (USEPA)
  (WaterSense is the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s national water conservation program.)
• Green Building Report (USEPA)
  (The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s New Green Building Report documents the state of green building practices in the U.S. and provides a detailed set of recommendations for leadership and policy incentives.)
• Commercial, institutional and industrial conservation
  • Water Efficiency Improvement Self Assessment Guide for Commercial and Institutional Building Facility Managers
    (Published by the South Florida Water Management District, July 2011)
  • Alliance for Water Efficiency resource library
• USDA Forest Service tree evaluation tool

These resources give supporting information on many of the water-saving fixtures and practices listed in the criteria.