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The Lake Worth Drainage District (LWDD) loves furry friends. We don't love poop in the canals.

As a reminder to our 800,000 residents, pet waste can seriously pollute the network of 500 miles of canals that protect southeastern Palm Beach County homes, businesses and agricultural lands from flooding and provide vital ground water supply.

The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) estimates an average dog creates about 274 pounds of poop a year.

Commercial pet food can be rich in nutrients, and comes out the other end with high levels of phosphorus and nitrogen. These two nutrients can lead to algae blooms and poor water quality when rain washes pet waste into stormwater management systems.

So please, scoop your pets' poop, and thank you for helping to keep your canals clear. ... See MoreSee Less

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Lake Worth Drainage District

4 days ago

We love Take Your Child to Work Day.

From boats in aquatics to heavy machines operated by field crews to piloting a drone and an electrifying Tesla coil demonstration, dedicated parents and staff at the LWDD demonstrated what it takes to keep southeastern Palm Beach County's flood control system operating as it has for more than 110 years.

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Lake Worth Drainage District

2 weeks ago

Small savings across our community make a big difference when it comes to Water Conservation Month. Fix leaks. Irrigate smart. Use drought-tolerant, native plants. Here are a few more tips: conta.cc/4ejEinq ... See MoreSee Less

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