A Message from Our Water Reclamation Department

Even unnamed storms can impact our wastewater system, and this weekend was a reminder of that.

Our Water Reclamation team works hard to keep things flowing smoothly, but sometimes heavy rain and flooding make it necessary for us to ask for your help: reducing water use.

Your actions before, during, and after a storm make a big difference in keeping our system healthy!

How You Can Help

Before a Storm

If a storm is on the way, try to finish your water-heavy chores early:

Run your dishwasher
Do your laundry
Take care of any other water using chores

During and After a Storm

If the City asks you to limit water use, please help by:

Take shorter showers
Flush only when necessary
Hold off on laundry and dishwashing
Turn off tap while brushing teeth or shaving
Use disposable plates and utensils to cut down on dishwashing
Make sure your sewer cleanout cap is secure to keep stormwater out

Why It Matters

Our wastewater system relies on a functional treatment plant. Treatment plants clean wastewater before use. When the system is overwhelmed or damaged, untreated water can spill into the lagoon, overflow from manholes, or even back into your home.

Protecting our wastewater system protects our community health and local waterways.

Want to learn more? Visit What to Do if Public Wastewater Treatment Plants Are Disrupted After a Hurricane (UF/IFAS)

Stay Informed

Cocoa Beach

During Emergency Operations, the City of Cocoa Beach will release all official information through the channels listed below.

Website: www.CityOfCocoaBeach.com
Twitter: @CocoaBeach_City
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Brevard County

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