Water Knowledge Quiz


What is your water IQ?


Hint:  Browse through our pages to find the answers!


1.  According to the current landscape irrigation ordinance, a house with an even numbered address can water on what day(s) during Daylight Savings Time?
a) Wednesday only
b) Thursdays and Sundays
c) Wednesday s and Saturday s
d) Sunday only

ANSWER


2.   Modern toilets use over 4 gallons per flush.
a) True
b) False

ANSWER


3.  Most of the water we use in Florida comes from:
a) Rainfall
b) Desalination
c) The St. John's River
d) The Floridian Aquifer

ANSWER

4.   Which of the following could be consequences of pumping too much water from the aquifer?

a) Formation of sinkholes
b) An increase in the cost of water
c) Decrease in water levels of rivers and lakes
d) Wetlands dry up
e) All of the above

ANSWER

5. How much water should you use to irrigate your lawn?
a) As much as you want
b) No more than 1/2 inch per watering
c) No more than 3/4 inch per watering
d) At least 3/4 inch per watering

ANSWER

6. Houses built after 1994 are more likely to have water efficient hardware.
a) True
b) False

ANSWER

7.  A faucet aerator:
a) Is a device that mixes air with the water coming out of a tap
b) Is an expensive way to conserve water
c) Can reduce flow to 1.5 gallons per minute or less
d) A and C

ANSWER

8.   The best time to water your lawn is 1pm.
a) True
b) False

ANSWER




How Did you Do?


7-8 correct: You're a water genius! Share your water conservation knowledge with friends and family. A lot of people doing a little bit adds up!

5-6 correct: You're average. You're on the right track, just keep conserving and learning about this important resource.

Less than 5 correct: Oh no! Looks like you need a little more water sense. Read up on water conservation by going through our website. Check out our resources page and "What's New in Water Conservation"  to learn more about how to do your part to conserve water in North Central Florida.



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