PROPER TREE PRUNING
WATER & STORMWATER UTILITIES
ESSENTIAL SERVICES
PROPER TREE PRUNING
Natural Resources— jupiter. fl. us / NaturalResources
Florida and palms go hand-in-hand. It’ s important to properly care for these signature plants in order to maintain a healthy ecosystem. Jupiter requires that all palms be pruned according to specific guidelines( detailed in Town Code, Chapter 23- Landscaping). The over-pruning of palms is a common problem in our community, but proper pruning is simple. Both property owners and landscape management companies have a responsibility to ensure that proper pruning occurs. If you hire an individual or a company to prune your palms, be sure to provide a copy of the Town’ s proper pruning guide( found online at jupiter. fl. us / NaturalResources) to them. Remember, you as a property owner are also responsible for the work performed and may be cited with a code violation if the work is improper. The Town of Jupiter’ s staff is available as a resource for residents and businesses by calling 561-741-2323.
Trimming Mangroves in Jupiter
In order to trim mangroves on your property, you will need a permit from the Florida Department of Environmental Protection or a certified mangrove trimmer to trim the mangroves. This is regulated by State of Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Contact them at 561-681-6600.
WATER & STORMWATER UTILITIES
In 1978, the Town of Jupiter purchased the water system from Tri-Southern Utilities, which was then producing an average daily flow of 2.5 million gallons for 1,500 people.
Today, the water utility is capable of producing 30 million gallons a day of ultra-pure drinking water, and serves more than 86,000 people living in the Jupiter area.
Ban on Rainy Season Application of Fertilizers
In October 2018, the Jupiter Town Council passed an ordinance prohibiting the use of fertilizers during Jupiter’ s rainy season( June 1 through September 30). The Town works with landscape and lawn care businesses that operate in the Town to ensure that these businesses are aware of the new ordinance, but it also applies to residents who maintain their own lawns. The ban stems from certain nutrients( nitrogen and phosphorus) that are typically used in commercial fertilizers that can become harmful runoff detrimental to local water quality. Common fertilizers available at home improvement and lawn care stores most likely contain the harmful ingredients and are subject to the ban. However, there are alternative fertilizers that can be used without the risk of harmful runoff. For a list of acceptable fertilizers, please visit www. befloridiannow. org. If you have questions call 561-741-2705.
In 1990, Jupiter Utilities researched the most advanced water systems in the country to formulate a safer, more environmentally-friendly water utility. The result was the creation of a reverse osmosis( RO) program, which stands as one of the largest brackish water desalination programs in the country. The water plant is capable of producing over 70 percent of its current average daily supply by desalination.
The Town’ s Utilities has also implemented the nanofiltration treatment which replaced the older conventional lime softening water treatment facility. Nanofiltration, utilizes advanced membrane treatment technology to remove undesirable dissolved constituents from the groundwater. It’ s considered the ultimate barrier against virus and bacteria found in raw water.
Over the past two decades, the Town’ s water utility has been honored with 40 awards for excellence in operations, treatment and drinking water.
Loxahatchee River District Sewer & Irrigation
The Loxahatchee River District( LRD) is an Independent Special District created by the Florida Legislature in 1971 that handles the Town’ s sewer. It is governed by a five-member, publicly elected Governing Board. LRD operates an award-winning facility that collects wastewater from the community and recycles it for irrigation needs, preserving fresh water supplies for the environment. Bills for sewer are sent to residents quarterly from LRD. To reach customer service, send an email to info @ lrecd. org or call 561-747- 5700. Call 561-747-5708 for after-hour emergencies.
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