Did You Know: the South Florida Water Management District is the largest water management district in Florida and has nine Governing Board members who set policy for the agency? The Governing Board members work to advance the restoration of the Everglades, the largest ecosystem restoration effort in the world. In addition, they oversee thousands of miles of flood control infrastructure and ensure water for millions of Florida families and businesses.

Many South Florida residents irrigate their yards year-round, with more than 50% of annual home water use being used for outdoor watering or irrigation. However, it is not uncommon for residents to apply double the amount of water (or more) than actually needed to maintain a healthy, vibrant landscape. South Florida yards normally only need to be irrigated up to twice a week for 15 minutes.  

Did you know? Smart irrigation helps water users save money while protecting South Florida's water resources? A win/win.

The South Florida Water Management District operates hundreds of structures and thousands of miles of canals/levees all to move water and support flood control in South Florida. But it’s not just our agency that moves water in our region. Did you know: South Florida has an interconnected drainage system, and flood control in South Florida is a shared responsibility between the District, county and city governments, local drainage districts, homeowners’ associations (HOAs) and residents?  

Moving one of the engines into the S-5A Pump Station (1954).

Pump stations are one of the most critical tools in our toolbox when it comes to moving water in South Florida. Did you know that the South Florida Water Management District operates nearly 90 pump stations? In this edition, we’re taking a look at one of the oldest and most powerful pump stations in South Florida: the S-5A Pump Station in Palm Beach County.