What dirties solar panels in Dade City
Citrus grove dust and pollen
The groves ringing Dade City drop blossom pollen in late winter and kick up dry soil dust during grove maintenance, both of which settle onto nearby roofs.
Hill-country runoff patterns
Dade City's rolling terrain changes how rain drains off roofs compared with flat Pasco land, sometimes leaving mineral deposits where runoff pools before it clears the eave.
Lake Jovita irrigation overspray
The golf course and manicured common areas at Lake Jovita run frequent irrigation, leaving mineral spotting on nearby home roofs similar to what we see near other golf communities.
Historic tree canopy litter
Downtown's mature oak-lined streets drop leaf litter and catkins onto the older, steeper-pitched roofs in the historic district.