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VOL. 30 NO. 7 www.seabreezepublications.com JULY 2019

Town Of Jupiter News

Rainy Season Fertilizer Ban during this time, the potential for nutrients found in fertilizers to befloridiannow.org for a list of acceptable fertilizers.
Jupiter’s natural water resources become harmful runoff that would be detrimental to our water Residents
provide us with many benefits. In quality is much greater during those months. The fertilizer ban The new ordinance also applies to residents who maintain
addition to their natural beauty, is a best management practice to combat the negative impacts their own lawns. The ban stems from certain nutrients (nitrogen
they supply water for natural associated with nutrient pollution. and phosphorus) that are typically used in commercial fertilizers
areas, wetlands, habitats, and Businesses that can become harmful runoff detrimental to our water quality.
irrigation, and offer residents and visitors activities such Farms, golf courses and specialized turf areas (such as Common fertilizers available at home improvement and lawn
as fishing, boating, paddling, kayaking and swimming. athletic fields) are exempt from the proposed restrictions but are care stores most likely contain the harmful ingredients and are
Maintaining and preserving this important resource is everyone’s encouraged to be judicious about fertilizer application during the subject to the ban. However, there are alternative fertilizers
responsibility, which is why the Jupiter Town Council, at a special rainy season. Landscape and lawn care businesses that operate that can be used without the risk of harmful runoff. Visit www.
meeting in October 2018, passed an ordinance prohibiting the in Jupiter should take note of the ban. Alternative fertilizers befloridiannow.org for a list of acceptable fertilizers.
use of fertilizers during Jupiter’s rainy season, which runs from that do not contain certain nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) Contact the Stormwater Department at (561) 741-2705 if you
June 1 through Sept. 30. Due to the increase in precipitation can be used without the risk of harmful runoff. Visit www. have any questions.

fire suppressants and stain-
resistant fabrics. They
are known as “forever
chemicals” because they
stay in the soil and water for
long periods of time – and do
not break down naturally. 1
Drinking Water For Millions The EPA has long
promised to set safety
Of Americans Is Threatened standards and address the
widespread contamination
By Contamination With caused by PFAS but has failed Long-term exposure to these chemicals has been associated
with health problems, including thyroid disease, weakened
to effectively regulate these
“Forever Chemicals” dangerous chemicals. 2,3,4,5 immunity and certain cancers.
The time is up for the EPA to act. Tell Congress to protect Protect Our Drinking Water
By Wenonah Hauter, Executive Director, our drinking water and take strong action on the public health There are several bills already in Congress that would address
Food & Water Watch threat from PFAS. the threat of PFAS. In the absence of EPA action, we need our
No one’s health should be threatened by their drinking Water contamination from PFAS poses a huge public Senators and Representatives to support legislation that:
water. But, the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) health problem that is affecting communities in every part • Stops the production of new sources of PFAS chemicals,
failure to set enforceable safety standards for PFAS does just of the country. Forty-three states have some sort of PFAS • Cleans up the sources of contamination and contaminated
that. PFAS (perfluoroalkyl and polyfluoroalkyl substances) are contamination, and these chemicals are now being found in our water supplies,
manmade chemicals used in nonstick pans, food packaging, food! 6,7 • Makes the polluter pay for water contamination cleanup,
including the military, which is responsible for many
Chief’s Corner contaminated sites around the country, and
• Sets enforceable standards for drinking water for the entire
class of PFAS chemicals.
Dear Resident, fatalities. In 2018 we had four traffic crash fatalities from January Everyone deserves clean water. We need to push our
Traffic safety education through May compared to one fatality during the same period in Representatives and Senators to pass legislation that will protect
and enforcement of traffic 2019. our water. Send a message demanding action to address the
laws remains one of our major In addition, Driving Under the Influence (DUI)-related public health threat posed by PFAS chemicals by visiting our
priorities within the Town of crashes have also decreased by 31.3 percent. In the first five website at foodandwaterwatch.org.
Jupiter. As part of this priority, months of 2019 we reported 22 DUI crashes compared to 32 1. These Chemicals Are Forever: Water Contamination from PFOA,
we implemented a designated DUI-related crashes in the same five months last year. PFOS and other PFASs. Food & Water Watch, February 2019.
2. ‘Not a problem you can run away from’: Communities confront the
traffic unit to allow us to focus Our goal is to continue to decrease traffic crashes from threat of unregulated chemicals in their drinking water. The Washington
on our traffic-related strategic occurring within the Town. Through high visibility, education, Post, Jan. 2, 2019.
initiatives and to promote and enforcement we will strive for continued safety of everyone 3. Critics say EPA action plan on toxic ‘forever chemicals’ falls short. The
the safety of our motorists, who utilizes our roadways. Washington Post, Feb. 14, 2019.
4. The Latest: Environmentalists criticize water pollution plan. AP News,
bicyclists, and pedestrians. I hope you will visit us on our website at www.jupiter.fl.us/ Feb. 14, 2019.
In fact, the number of traffic crashes from January to May of jpd and on Facebook @JupiterPolice to learn about new and 5. Suppressed Study: The EPA Underestimated Dangers of Widespread
2019 compared to the same time period in 2018, have decreased happening events within the Town of Jupiter. Chemicals. ProPublica, June 20, 2018.
14.9 percent which equates to 154 less crashes town-wide. Sincerely, 6. Lawmakers at odds over how to tackle spread of harmful chemicals
As a result of this decline in traffic crashes, there has also Daniel J. Kerr, in water. The Hill, May 15, 2019.

7. FDA: Sampling finds toxic nonstick compounds in some food. SF Gate,
been a 75 percent decrease in the number of traffic crash-related Chief of Police June 3, 2019.
Call Jupiter Police
Department
immediately
to report suspicious activity.
(561) 799-4445.
The sooner called
the sooner they can help.
911 is for emergencies only.
Keep cars and house locked.