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Citrus County Utilities Wraps Up

Water Challenge Citrus County Utilities

USA. The League of Women Voters of Citrus County invites all interested men and women

to join them on June 14th for a presentation by Karen Pieters,Executive Director of Crystal

In celebration of the EPA's "We're for Water" initiative,

River Main Street USA, at the Coastal Region Library , followed by an informative and

challenged 3rd, 4th and 5th grade classrooms to test home toilets for leaks. Using dye tab-

entertaining tour on the new Crystal River sightseeing trolley.

lets provided by Citrus County Utilities, twenty classes from six schools tested 495 toilets.

Be among the first to learn the plans for a revitalized historical downtown Crystal

"The kids love to know they can make a difference," said Pleasant Grove third grade

River . Discover the charm of this picturesque waterfront community. See possible sites

teacher Shannon Taylor. In her second year taking the challenge, Taylor added that she

for murals and hear about the exciting future plans being made by the Crystal River Main

uses the experiment to jump start the scientific method/science experiment unit for her

The reservation deadline is June 3 rd. RSVP with a check for $12.00 made out to

One leaky toilet can waste up to 200 gallons a day, according to Water Conserva-

LWVCC, and sent to LWVCC, PO Box 643,Inverness, Fl. 34451.For additional info please

tion Manager Debra Burden. The challenge prompted students and parents to find 80 leaky

call 352-382-0032 or visit the league website at www.lwvcitrus.org.

toilets that if fixed could result in 16,000 gallons a day in water savings.

The League of Women Voters, a nonpartisan political organization, encourages

Participating classes were also entered into a chance drawing to win a pizza party.

informed and active participation in government, works to increase understanding of major

During the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners May 10 meeting, Chairman

public policy issues and influences public policy through education and advocacy.All inter-

Ron Kitchen drew winner Sarah Price's 4th grade class of Forest Ridge Elementary. The

ested men and women are invited.

pizza is being generously donated by Angelo's Pizza of Hernando.

Toilet leaks are often caused by flapper deterioration. The flapper is the rubber

device that opens and closes to allow water into the toilet tank. When a flapper does not

fit snuggly, water leaks from the tank into the toilet bowl, and then goes down the drain

without the need of flushing. Flappers usually cost less than $20 and are simple enough for

the average homeowner to replace on their own.

Because we want to ensure water supplies last for future generations, Citrus

County Utilities is doing its part to save water. Learn more about water conservation by

visiting www.citrusbocc.com/waterres/conservation and take the "I'm for Water" pledge.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) created "We're for Water" as a national

campaign to educate consumers about water-saving behaviors and WaterSense labeled

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Homosassa pedestrian killed on roadway

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