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Check out our fertilizer code page to learn about best practices to protect our water resources. 

Learn more about the new irrigation design and maintenance standards adopted by Alachua County. 

Learn about our water resources and what Alachua County is doing to protect Our Aquifer, Our Springs, Our Water​.

Check out our new Newnans Lake Improvement Initiative. 


New Ban on Fertilizer July through February​

aquifier and sprinkler​

Are you WATER WISE?

Check out the pages below to learn more about protecting our water!

  • Springs & Groundwater

    This page has information on protecting springs, the Santa Fe River Springs Protection Forums, well permits, water conservation, and sinkholes.

  • Creeks and Lakes

     

    ​This page has information on our monitoring program, the Gainesville Clean Water Partnership, stormwater pollution, sinkholes, and protecting surface waters. You will also find fact sheets for numerous water bodies.

  • Water Conservation

     

    ​This page has information on irrigation restrictions and water wise landscaping along with water conservation tips.

  • Pollution Prevention

    This page has information on reducing stormwater pollution, erosion and sediment control, water wise landscaping, low impact development, rain gardens, and watersheds.

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  • Reports, Maps, & Data

     

    ​This site contains reports on various topics, maps, surface water data, and groundwater data.

  • Education Programs & Volunteering

     

    ​This page has information on our school programs and volunteering opportunities. 

  • My Yard, Our Water

    This page compiles information to help homeowners have beautiful yards while protecting water resources. learn about the Turf SWAP program, irrigation restrictions, keeping grass off the streets, pet waste, and water wise landscaping.

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  • Codes and Compliance

     

    ​This page has information to help keep everyone in compiance with local codes. It covers the Water Quality Code, Hazardous Materials Code, Landscape Irrigation, Fertilizer Code, Development Review and permits, and land development regulations.
Water Resources Goals

Alachua County Environmental Protection Department (ACEPD) Water Resources Program protects our water resources by monitoring surface waters, groundwater, springs, and wastewater and enforcing the Water Quality, Fertilizer, Irrigation, and Hazardous Materials codes. ACEPD is also involved with public education and citizen volunteer group.

 
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