Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024
(1) Purpose - This
part of the plan generally describes the data collection and analysis
activities of the District in anticipation of and during a declared water
shortage or water shortage emergency. Monitoring data shall be used to
determine:
(a) Whether a water shortage or
water shortage emergency should be declared;
(b) Whether the restrictions in effect are
sufficient to protect the water resources within the affected area in light of
anticipated climate conditions; and
(c) Whether the restrictions in effect are
being adequately complied with by water users.
(2) Data Sources - Data shall be obtained
from the following sources:
(a) The District,
including information on permitted quantities, relevant pumping and meter
records, general hydrological, meteorological, and biological information, and
all other relevant information;
(b)
The U.S. Geological Survey, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the
Florida Bureau of Geology, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
regional planning councils, and other local, state, or federal agencies;
and
(c) Any other source
available.
(3) Resource
Monitoring - The District shall collect and analyze water resource data. Data
which shall be collected include:
(a) Levels
in surface and ground waters, including potentiometric heads in confined and
unconfined aquifers;
(b) Flows of
rivers, streams, and springs;
(c)
Water quality of surface and ground waters;
(d) Demand of natural systems, including but
not limited to losses from evapotranspiration and seepage;
(e) Rainfall;
(f) Drought indices or weather
forecasts;
(g) Impacts on fish and
wildlife; and
(h) Other data
required to evaluate the status of the water resources of the
District.
(4) Demand
Monitoring - The District shall collect and analyze data concerning user demand
upon the water resources. Data which shall be collected include:
(a) Demands of permitted users;
(b) Demands of users not subject to
permitting, but subject to the provisions of the water shortage plan;
(c) Demands of users whose supply of water is
established by federal law; and
(d)
Other data required to evaluate demands on the water resources of the
District.
(5) The
District shall prepare a monthly hydrologic conditions report summarizing the
data gathered pursuant to this plan.
Rulemaking Authority
373.044,
373.113 FS. Law Implemented
373.175,
373.246
FS.
New 7-30-06.
