Florida Water StarSM

Florida Water Star is a certification program for homes and commercial buildings that use less water in landscapes, irrigation systems and indoors.

A Florida Water Star-certified home saves money, water and benefits Florida’s environment.

Please email Robin or Deirdre to learn more.

About Florida Water Star

Florida Water Star is a water conservation certification program for homes and commercial developments. Standards and guidelines for water efficiency are included for:

  • Indoor fixtures and appliances
  • Landscape design
  • Irrigation systems

To apply to have your new construction project or existing home certified, here are some tips!

Florida Water Star is actively working with many builders in Florida. Ask your builder to join this ever-growing list.

Florida Water Star can be effectively integrated into other certification programs including:

  • ENERGY STAR®
  • Florida Green Building Coalition’s Certification (FGBC)
  • S. Green Building Council’s (USGBC) LEED Program.

The Florida Water Star approach can enhance projects by providing a suite of efficiency practices that focus on ways to reduce water use designed for a Florida lifestyle.

Florida Water Star homes save up to6000

gallons indoors annually

Florida Water Star homes save up to48000

gallons outdoors annually

Video resources

What is Florida Water Star?

Overview for Builders

Florida Water Star webinar

Florida Water Star in the news

Additional resources

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