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Smoke Testing Scheduled for Mid-July
 The Palm Bay Utilities Department will be conducting smoke testing on its wastewater collection system July 15 through July 22. This test involves forcing a non-toxic smoke into the sanitary sewer lines to check for leaks, breaks and defects in the system. The testing is scheduled to take place between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. each day, weather permitting.
Crews will be testing in the northeast section of the City (click here for details & map of areas).
Palm Bay's Water & Sewer Improvement Bond Rating Raised to 'A'
Standard & Poor’s, the world’s foremost source of credit ratings, indices, investment research, risk evaluation and data, announced last week that Palm Bay’s Water and Sewer Improvement Bond Rating was raised from an ‘A-’ to an ‘A’ rating.
The higher credit rating means that the Utility can borrow at a lower interest rate because it has been acknowledged to have lower risks to investors. Having the ability to borrow at a lower rate enables the City’s utility to stabilize customer costs and minimize rate increases.
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Water Quality Report Now Available
PBUD named as finalist for sustainable Florida Best Practices Award
On June 9, 2009, Palm Bay Utilities will join other organizations from around the State at the Annual Sustainable Florida Best Practices  Award luncheon. PBUD has been named one of three finalists in the partnership category for this award. The 118 employees of the Utilities Department worked together to successfully implement an ISO 14001:2004 certified Environmental Management System known as GreenWay to effectively address environmental impacts and initiate energy saving programs within the organization.
[Complete List of Finalists]
Rain Barrel Workshop Set for Aug. 22nd
 The City of Palm Bay will be hosting a Rain Barrel Workshop on Saturday, August 22, 2009, at Castaway Point Park. This educational, hands-on event will be hosted by the Palm Bay Public Works Department and the Palm Bay Utilities Department in an effort to educate the community on storm water and water conservation.
To register for the workshop, please contact Kaylene Wheeler at (321) 953-8996 or email her at wheelk@pbfl.org.
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St. Johns Issues New Watering Restrictions
New watering restrictions for landscape irrigation beca me effective March 8, 2009. The new restrictions specify the time when watering may occur, the amount of water that may be applied, and the days when watering may occur for residential and nonresidential locations. These days depend on whether the address ends in an odd or even number and on the time of year. [Details]
How Much Water Does Your Family Use?
 St. Johns River Water Management District has developed a new tool to help families determine how much water they actually use in their homes. Take the on-line survey and see if your report highlights any areas where you may need to reduce your water usage. Efficient water use is the best way to preserve and protect this vital natural resource. Click here to take the survey.
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