Historic District in St. Augustine in St. Johns County, Florida — The American South (South Atlantic)

Every Drop Counts

Cada Gota Cuenta

Photographed By Jay Kravetz, November 21, 2023

1. EVERY DROP COUNTS Tacos Cada Gota Cuenta Marker

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In colonial times, water was difficult to obtain and precious. Fresh water is increasingly precious in our world today.

En la época colonial, el agua era valiosa y dificil de obtener. El agua dulce se está volviendo cada vez más valiosa en nuestro mundo hoy en día.

St. Augustine colonists did not have pipes and indoor plumbing to bring water to their homes. They dug wells to access fresh water and carefully controlled its use. Today we take water for granted - but fresh water is in short supply. With climate changes and population increases, water conservation is critical.

Los colonos de San Agustín no contaban con tuberías ni plomería interna para traer el agua hasta sus casas. Ellos excavaban pozos para obtener acceso al agua dulce y ejercían mucho control sobre su consumo. Hoy en día subestimamos el valor del agua dulce a pesar de su escasez. Con los cambios climáticos y el crecimiento demográfico, la conservación del agua es crucial.

Every drop counts! Here are some tips to help you save water:

• Floridians use about half
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of our drinking water supply for irrigation. Try a drought-resistant landscape!
• Turn off the tap while shaving, washing your hands, or brushing your teeth.
• Showers use less water than baths - keep them short!
• Fixing leaky faucets can save gallons of water every day.

¡Cada gota cuenta! Estos son algunos consejos para ayudarle a ahorrar el agua:

• Los floridanos usan alrededor de la mitad de su agua potable para la irrigación. ¡Cultive plantas resistentes a la sequía!
• Cierre la llave mientras se afeita, se lava las manos, o se cepilla los dientes.
• Las duchas consumen menos agua que los baños - ¡no se demore!
• La reparación de una llave que gotea puede ahorrar varios galones de agua todos los días.

Earth's water is 97% ocean water, 2% icecaps and glaciers, and less than 1% fresh water available for human use.

De toda el agua en la Tierra, el 97% son océanos, el 2% está congelada en las capas de hielo y los glaciares, y menos del 1% consiste de agua dulce disponible para el consumo humano.

Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Colonial Era • Natural Resources • Settlements & Settlers. A significant historical year for this entry is 1761.

Location. 29° 53.798′ N, 81° 18.803′

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W. Marker is in St. Augustine, Florida, in St. Johns County. It is in the Historic District. Marker is on St. George Street south of Tolomato Lane, on the right when traveling south. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 40 St George St, Saint Augustine FL 32084, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. British Colonial Hygiene (here, next to this marker); La Florida's El Camino Real (here, next to this marker); Florencia House (a few steps from this marker); Spanish Colonial Hygiene (a few steps from this marker); Triay House (a few steps from this marker); Salcedo House (a few steps from this marker); The Minorcan Heritage (a few steps from this marker); De Hita-González Houses (within shouting distance of this marker). Touch for a list and map of all markers in St. Augustine.

Credits. This page was last revised on December 23, 2023. It was originally submitted on November 30, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. This page has been viewed 45 times since then and 14 times this year. Photo 1. submitted on November 30, 2023, by Jay Kravetz of West Palm Beach, Florida. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.