Florida Administrative Code
40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
40E - South Florida Water Management District
Chapter 40E-21 - WATER SHORTAGE PLAN
Part V - SPECIFIC RESTRICTIONS
Section 40E-21.501 - Specific Restrictions

Universal Citation: FL Admin Code R 40E-21.501

Current through Reg. 50, No. 187; September 24, 2024

(1) Upon declaration of a water shortage or water shortage emergency it shall be prohibited to use water in a manner inconsistent with the restrictions specified in this part and Part II. It shall be the duty of each water user to stay informed as to the phase of water shortage and the applicable restrictions for that phase. Violation of the restrictions specified in this part and Part II shall be subject to enforcement action pursuant to Rule 40E-21.421, F.A.C.

(2) In addition to the restrictions specified in this part and Part II, wasteful and unnecessary water use is prohibited regardless of the phase of water shortage. Such wasteful and unnecessary water use shall include, but not be limited to:

(a) Allowing water to be dispersed without any practical purpose to the water user, regardless of the type of water use.

(b) Allowing water to be dispersed in a grossly inefficient manner, regardless of the type of water use.

(c) Allowing water to be dispersed to accomplish a purpose for which water use is unnecessary or which can be readily accomplished through alternative methods without water use.

(3) Within each rule, use classes are grouped in the same sequence as in Rule 40E-21.651, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS.

New 5-31-82, Amended 2-14-91.

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