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Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department (WASD) Launches New Website for 20-Year Water Use Information
WASD’s WUP Central, a new website dedicated to its 20-year Water Use Permit (WUP) granted by the South Florida Water Management District last year, is now live.
The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) WaterSense and the Irrigation Association have named July Smart Irrigation Month to provide tips about smart practices and new technology. Learn what you can do to operate your system at peak efficiency throughout the year.
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department's Leak Detection Program is one of nation's BEST!
Did you know that WASD has one of the most sophisticated Leak Detection systems in the United States? In fact, WASD’s system is so efficient at locating leaks, that other utilities nationwide have contacted us to learn more about our methods. Please click on the link for a short video about our outstanding Leak Detection Program.
Don't pour cooking grease or oil down your drain! It can cause a sewer backup into your home and an expensive plumbing repair bill. Visit DERM's website to find out how to get rid of your old cooking grease.
The availability of water is a vital component to the sustainable growth of Miami-Dade County. Making sure that water is available to our present and future residents requires that we address water supply issues in compliance with all regional, state and federal regulations.
Visit Miami-Dade County's Water Conservation Portal where you can find out about your environment, managing pollution, water efficient gardening and more!
Water for People
Miami-Dade County supports the work of Water for People to build life-saving systems to provide potable water, health and sanitation to our neighbors in Central America.
The Miami-Dade Water and Sewer Department’s (WASD) application for a 20-year Consumptive Use Permit (CUP) has been approved by the Governing Board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD). The CUP allows WASD to draw water from the Biscayne and Floridan aquifers to serve Miami-Dade County’s drinking water needs.
Did you know that Miami-Dade County has a “One Stop” Shop for all your building process questions?
The Buildit portal ties together the facts, tools and resources that most customers will need to carry out a building project.
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Water Conservation
Important Notice
New Water Restrictions for Miami-Dade
The South Florida Water Management District issued
Modified Phase II Severe Water Shortage Order
effective April 18, 2008.
In Miami-Dade County, residents with odd-numbered addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Wednesdays and Saturdays from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. and / or 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
In Miami-Dade County, residents with even numbered addresses may irrigate lawns and landscapes on Thursdays and Sundays from 12 a.m. to 9 a.m. and / or 5 p.m. to 11:59 p.m.
Hand-watering with one hose and an automatic shut-off nozzle is allowed for 10 minutes per day for landscape stress relief and to prevent plant die-off.
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