I’ve written about our waters before, and how they enhance our health, lifestyle, and ultimately the Sarasota property market. In today’s video, I am in the water between Lido Shores and Longboat Key to talk about the health of our waters – our most precious resource.
In the popular press, we frequently hear discussions about two issues: water availability and water quality. What is happening with the water right here in Sarasota?
Is Sarasota’s Drinking Water Sustainable?
To answer this question I consulted the experts at Sarasota County’s Office of Sustainability, whose meetings I attend on a regular basis. According to their sources, our current drinking/bathing water supply using existing technology should last for another 200-300 years. This water currently comes from well fields in Sarasota County and surface water from the Peace River and Manatee River.
Water Quality on the Rise
Thanks to the 100s of volunteers and employees – working at places like Mote Marine and the Sarasota County government – Sarasota’s water is actually getting cleaner. Policies put into place such as restrictions on pesticides and fertilizers are having a direct positive and measurable impact on the health of our rivers, streams, bays, and estuaries.
Tests taken every two weeks constantly monitor the health of our waters, and consistently they are ranked at the highest levels for water quality. You can keep up to date with this data at Sarasota Water Atlas.
With better water, plenty of it, and plenty of access to it, residents and visitors to Sarasota should feel confident that, while there is always room for improvement, good stewardship of this resource has improved our water and ensures it will continue to be an integral part of the healthy lifestyle here for future generations.
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