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Lauderdale Lakes joins state—wide Florida Water Reuse Week proclamation; city highlights reclaimed-water role
Summary
The commission proclaimed the week of May 2026 as Florida Water Reuse Week, citing statewide reuse figures and inviting residents to support conservation. Jesse Van Eiten accepted the proclamation and thanked the commission.
Mayor Veronica Edwards Phillips read a proclamation recognizing Florida Water Reuse Week and cited statewide statistics on reclaimed water use and permitted capacity.
The proclamation text referenced approximately 908,000,000 gallons of reclaimed water used per day in Florida and a permitted reuse capacity of roughly 1,600,000,000 gallons per day, noting the state's leadership in reuse practices.
Jesse Van Eiten accepted the proclamation on behalf of Water Reuse Florida and thanked the city for the recognition, saying the proclamation will help ensure water resources remain plentiful for future generations.
The commission added the week-long observance to the city's calendar; the proclamation is ceremonial but was used to highlight local conservation priorities and state-level reuse goals.
