What is the District?GOAL: to meet the water needs of

current and future water users

while protecting and preserving

the water resources within its

boundaries.

Covers 16 counties and

over 4 million people.

Florida hotels use about

63 million gallons of water per day.

23 billion gallons of water per year.

Water CHAMPBegan as a pilot program in 2002

Towel and Linen Reuse Program

Free to all properties located in the District

Free MaterialsTowel cardsLinen cardsTable brochures Comment cards

Spread the Word Sleep Well at a Water-Saving Hotel/Motel

WaterChamp.org

Water CHAMP Savings

• In 2009, more than 450 Water CHAMP properties participated in the program, and together saved more than 187 million gallons of water.

Reminders Make new employees aware of the program

and how to implement it.

Restock linen and towel cards when

needed. Now order on WaterChamp.org.

Have comment cards available in rooms.

The Basics of Water PRO

Help restaurants lower operating costs and conserve water Simple adjustments with no or little initial expense

Educate restaurant employees and guests Display educational materials

Complete self-audit checklist Contains water-saving recommendations , not requirements

Serve water only upon request

High-efficiency spray valve

FREE!

Free Materials

“Slow the Flow”

Food and Beverage Preparation

• Turn off or reduce flow to dipper wells

• Turn off continuous flow used to wash drain

trays

• Use water from steam table to wash down

cook’s area

• Adjust ice machine to dispense less ice

• Don’t use running water to melt excess ice or

thaw frozen foods

Dishwashing• Presoak utensils and

dishes in basins of water• Use high-efficiency spray

valves• Run dishwashers only

when full and turn off when not in use

Dining Room…

Serve water only upon request!

Conservation message

Save water and money

Glass of water = 3 glasses used

Join Water PRO for more water-saving tips!

Thank you!

For more information or to sign-up, visit

WaterChamp.orgWaterPro.org