FLORIDA WATER REUSE WEEK
A Celebration and Reminder of Water's Importance This past week - May 17 - 23, 2026 was Water Reuse Week in Florida . This is an annual celebration in Florida, supported by our five Water Management Districts. Many local governments and communities sign declarations and host educational events for kids and adults. The idea is to appreciate and protect our precious water resources. While Florida may seem to have plenty of water, only a small percentage is fresh water suitable for drinking. The recent drought has made this even more apparent as many in the state are under a severe water shortage with restrictions. That's why the reuse of reclaimed water becomes more important every day. JEA H2.O Purification Center As part of Water Reuse Week, the Florida Water Reuse Summit was held at JEA's H2.O Purification Center in Jacksonville, Florida. (JEA is a large utility in northeast Florida). This impressive facility will take highly treated reclaimed water and furthe...