Water Conservation

Green Lodging and Restaurant Program

The Miami-Dade County Water Use Efficiency Plan addresses the efficient use of water by industrial, commercial and institutional facilities. Included in the plan is a Green Restaurant and Lodging Program. The aim is to evaluate and reduce water use through promotional programs and by providing water fixtures that will lower consumption. Just one participating location can reduce annual water use by thousands of gallons.

Miami-Dade Green Restaurant Project

It is estimated that the average restaurant uses 5,800 gallons per day of water, with approximately 50 percent of that used in the kitchen. The Miami-Dade Green Restaurant Project provides participating restaurants with a free pre-rinse fan jet spray valve to use in their dishwashing process, which can reduce water use in half compared to most current pre-rinse spray valves.

Additionally, the Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) will provide participating restaurants with the option to display informative material for their tables, doors or menus that will include the statement, "Water will be served upon request."

This project is part of the Miami-Dade County Green Business Certification program. The certification process consists of a self audit that would provide a score depending on implemented green practices. Restaurants meeting the required measures for certification will be offered an onsite verification to complete the certification process.

Please visit the Green Business website for additional information and certification application.

This program is implemented by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Along with being supported by Miami-Dade County's Water Use Efficiency Plan, the Green Lodging Program is promoted in partnership with The Greater Miami and the Beaches Hotel Association.

• View the list of participating Miami-Dade County hotels