Utilities News

2019 Water Quality Report Now Available Online & By Mail

The 2019 Water Quality Report (the latest report) is now available. In the event you do not have access to the internet or you would like a hard copy of the report, please call the Cocoa Utilities Department Conservation Specialist at (321) 433‐8705 and provide your name and address. The report will be available for mailing in July and hard copies will also be available at Cocoa City Hall (65 Stone St.) and the public library. Cocoa’s Water Quality Report covers test results during the 2019 calendar year.

Summer Fertilizer Ban in Effect through September 30

The City of Cocoa has a summer fertilizer ban in effect from June 1st through September 30th each year. The ban is in effect to help preserve the Indian River Lagoon by reducing nutrient laden runoff during the summer months. This means NO phosphorus and NO nitrogen fertilizer application during this period. 

Summer rains wash fertilizers and pollutants from our yards into our lagoon, which can cause harmful algae blooms, killing aquatic life. 

Things you can do to keep your lawn strong and growing over summer months include: adding compost to improve your soil and give your garden a boost; use Florida‐friendly plants which are adapted to Florida and need less fertilizer, water, pesticides, and overall care; mow your grass higher to avoid vulnerability to disease, pests, and drought.

You can also reach out to the UF/IFAS Extension in Brevard County to have a My Brevard Yard site visit. Experts will come out to your yard and help you with your gardening and insect/disease questions, problem areas, identify plants, etc. Visit UF/IFAS Extension website for more information on this service.

The City of Cocoa is committed to the summer fertilizer ban and to preserving the Indian River Lagoon. Please join us.