Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40C - St. Johns River Water Management District
Chapter 40CER-17 - Emergency Rule for Year 2017
Section 40CER17-01 - Minimum Flows for Silver Springs
The following minimum surface water flows and levels are established for Silver Springs in Marion County, as measured at the USGS 02239501 gaging station:
|
Minimum Flows |
Flow (cfs) |
Level (NAVD) |
Duration (days) |
Return Interval (years) |
|
Frequent high |
828 |
40.0 |
30 |
5 |
|
Average |
638 |
38.2 |
180 |
1.7 |
|
Frequent low |
572 |
37.0 |
120 |
3 |
The minimum surface water flows were developed to ensure that the associated surface water levels will be met. The two factors to be weighed in the status assessment of this MFL are (1) whether the surface water levels have been met and (2) the extent to which the surface water flow has been reduced due to groundwater withdrawals.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.042, 373.0421, 373.802(4) FS.
This emergency rule is being adopted pursuant to 373.042(2)(c), F.S. (2016), and will remain in effect until the related Silver Springs Minimum Flows and Levels proposed in rule 40C-8.031, F.A.C., becomes effective.
