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o Exercising water restrictions as needed to address severe water supply issues. o Enforcing Florida Building Code requirements regarding water -efficient water fixtures and plumbing devices in building construction. o Implementing proactive education, outreach, and demonstration projects which teach, support, and encourage the public to exercise effective water conservation in their homes and businesses. o Promoting the use of low -flow water fixtures through showerhead exchange and reduced fixture cost programs. o Encouraging Florida Friendly and low-water water irrigation practices. o Actively teaching the community about water conservation through public speaking outreach. o Promoting Water Conservation Month and Drinking Water Week. On December 3, 2020 T -the City vill alse vierk vVith the moan Mei.#Pr OR Arder to adopted a.R Ordinance No. 2020-557 implementing Mandatory Year -Round Landscape Irrigation Conservation Measures, as moi„ required by Rule 40E-24 Florida Administrative Code; kA.1e.rk Plan Update. Additionally, and to further these goals the City updated its Water Conservation Plan in 2014 to continue to further its Best Management Practices, such as: Reduce and/or control per capita water demands; reduce and/or control peak water demands; low unaccounted for water loss; greater accountability for water produced/sold; overall efficient development of existing water supplies and infrastructure; extend functional life of utility infrastructure; lower treatment, energy and capital costs; utility revenue stability; more effective drought response; improved consumer confidence and awareness and educating customers of all ages. 3.7 Reuse The State of Florida is a leader in water reuse and the County has committed to implement a total of 170 mgd of water reuse as outlined in its 20 -year water use permit. may; Reclaimed water is currently not available to the NMB 4U4y Water from MDWASD NMB Ut&y Water continues to have discussions with Miami -Dade and SFWMD regarding the potential use/feasibility of reclaimed water in the future. Additionally, NMB y Water has conducted a feasibility assessment which recommended a more in-depth study for providing reclaimed water resources to its customers, including those in Sunny Isles Beach. 3.7.1 Regional and County -wide Reuse Issues As stated above, State law supports reuse efforts. For the past number of years, Florida's utilities, local governments, and water management districts have led the nation in implementing water reuse programs that increase the quantity of reclaimed water used and public acceptance of reuse programs. Section 373.250(1) F.S. provides that "water reuse programs designed and operated in compliance with Florida's rules governing reuse are deemed protective of public health and environmental quality." In addition, Section 403.064(1), F.S., provides that "reuse is a 14