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Water official urges rain-shutoff devices as council accepts conservation proclamation
Summary
Doug Conkey presented a water-conservation proclamation emphasizing rain-shutoff devices and conservation measures amid a prolonged dry period; he told Neptune Beach council the area is in a modified phase 2 severe water shortage.
Neptune Beach — The council received a water-conservation proclamation and remarks from Doug Conkey on April 20, who emphasized practical conservation steps and current drought conditions.
Conkey noted the state’s long-running water-conservation observance and urged residents to install and maintain rain-shutoff devices on automatic irrigation systems, saying that since 1991 such devices should be installed with irrigation systems but are often not functioning. "The theme this year... is rain shutoff devices," he said, adding that "we're in a modified phase 2 severe water shortage." He recommended checking irrigation heads and leaks, delaying high-water landscaping projects, and using rebates or programs for smart water meters where available.
Conkey also congratulated the city on a water-main project and said the program has sent letters of support. The proclamation recognized water as an essential resource and encouraged educational steps to conserve it.
What’s next: Council accepted the proclamation; staff and local partners may follow up with conservation outreach and program information for residents.
