Page 2 - The Shores of Jupiter - July '22

Page 2, The Shores

Deadline for the August Commissioner’s Update

Issue is July 11

Mail or email to: Water Utilities – An Industry three awards for pretreatment program practices for
dealing with industrial discharges, and for maintaining
Bill Thompson, 18583 Lake Bend Drive Leader the highest removal of pollutants prior to the discharge
billthompsonsoj@gmail.com of treated effluent.
By Commissioner Environmental stewardship is a priority for WUD. That
Maria Marino is why advancement of the reclaimed water program has
The Shores of Jupiter As a large urban county, led to Palm Beach County’s role as the leading supplier
of reclaimed water in Southeast Florida. Reclaimed water
Palm Beach County faces
website: challenges on a very broad is wastewater that has been highly treated, filtered and
scale, which include growth
disinfected at the Southern Region Water Reclamation
www.theshoresofjupiter.org management, affordable Facility in suburban Boynton Beach, and is safe for
housing, homelessness, irrigation.
t r a n sp or t a t i o n a n d The treatment process eliminates harmful substances,
infrastructure funding. The but leaves traces of nitrogen and phosphorous that act as
county’s 39 municipalities fertilizers on lawns and landscapes. WUD distributes the
Disclaimer rely on our planning, reclaimed water through purple pipes that are completely
Copy appearing herewith may not be the viewpoint policies and codes to help guide future development, separate from the drinking water distribution system.
of The Shores Board of Directors or its newsletter editor. enhance public safety, protect environmental resources, Additionally, the captured gases produce electricity.
Nor should responsibility be assigned for accuracy or and provide access to programs, facilities, and services. One million gallons of reclaimed water per day goes
validity or articles contributed by residents or other Palm Beach County strives to meet the needs of to the Wakodahatchee Wetlands, a constructed wetland
articles chosen by the publisher or the editor. residents and businesses efficiently and economically, on Jog Road in Delray Beach. Green Cay Wetlands is the
while maintaining the highest standards, and we take second wetland constructed by WUD, and is about 100
pride in staying ahead of the curve with innovative acres in size, accepting two to three million gallons per
Realtime Property Management approaches to providing public services. The Water day of reclaimed water. These beautiful wetlands create
of South Florida LLC Utilities Department (WUD) is a prime example of this a valuable wildlife habitat, where the public can observe
approach. more than 150 species of birds as well as alligators,
Beth White, RPA, LCAM, President/CEO Water Utilities operates 24 hours a day, seven days rabbits, turtles, otters, foxes and others. Members of
bwhite@realtimepm.com • (561) 763-0086 a week, and provides drinking water and wastewater the public can walk, bird watch, and photograph on the
extensive boardwalk system, which features interpretive
services to nearly 600,000 customers in the unincorporated
140 Intracoastal Drive, Ste. 403 areas of the county and the western reaches of District 1. signs about the habitat.
Jupiter, FL 33477 Now 52 years old, it is the largest water utility in Palm Among the greatest benefits of the county’s Reclaimed
Beach County, and the third largest in Florida. WUD – an Water Program is the ability to irrigate, while conserving
enterprise fund – is self-supporting through the collection our fresh drinking water supplies. Reclaimed water is
The Shores Of Jupiter Homeowners of user fees, and is not reliant upon ad valorem dollars. less expensive than drinking water, it helps lawns, parks,
and golf courses stay green, it is not subject to water
They are one of the few utilities in the nation to receive
Association Inc. AAA bond ratings from Standard & Poor’s and Fitch restrictions for irrigation, and it helps to recharge ground
Board Of Directors, Committee rating services. water aquifers.
Their utilization of the most up-to-date technologies The South Florida Water Management District strongly
Board Of Directors: has resulted in high-quality drinking water, and the supports the Reclaimed Water Program, and has urged
David Lindley, President ................................. 743-5522 treatment of wastewater exceeding federal and state local governments to increase the portion of water
Art Cummings, Vice President........................ 743-0047 pretreatment guidelines. This level of excellence has supplies derived from alternative sources, in order to
Bill Thompson, Secretary ............................... 762-1832 earned WUD numerous awards. Most recently, WUD comply with consumptive use permit regulations.
Barry Parker, Treasurer ............................785-320-1745 received the honor of being the first water utility in As a leader in the water utility industry, WUD is
Emily O’Mahoney, Director ........................... 747-9048 North America certified by the International Organization meeting the challenges of providing an abundant supply
Andrea Peralta, Director ................................. 748-3463 for Standardization for its continued commitment of fresh, high-quality drinking water for the future, and
Brian Martin, Director .................................... 448-6998 to managing public assets in accordance with the setting an example for other communities.
Architectural Control Committee: highest industry standards. At the 2021 Florida Water As always, if I can assist you, please contact me at
Andrea Paralta, Chair ...................................... 748-3463 Environmental Association convention, WUD earned (561) 355-2201 or by email at mmarino@pbcgov.org.
Emily O’Mahoney, Vice Chair ........................ 747-9048
Brian Martin ................................................... 448-6998
Compliance Committee:
Art Cummings, Chair ...................................... 743-0047
Lakes And Parks Committee:
David Lindley, Chair ....................................... 743-5522
Landscaping And Irrigation Committee:
Emily O’Mahoney, Chair ................................ 747-9048
Crimewatch Committee:
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832
Welcoming Committee:
Barry Parker, Co-Chair ............................785-320-1745
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair ...................................................
Sylke Lopez 747-PALM
Infrastructure
David Lindley, Chair ....................................... 743-5522 747-7256
Communications and Newsletter Editor:
Bill Thompson, Chair ...................................... 762-1832
Events & Social Media Committee:
Barry Parker, Co-Chair ............................785-320-1745
Kristi Parker, Co-Chair ...................................................
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