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Interdistrict Transfers of Waterand Local Sources First
Interdistrict Transfers of Waterand Local Sources First
Land Resources and Regulatory Committee
November 3, 2005
Land Resources and Regulatory Committee
November 3, 2005
Interdistrict Transfers of WaterInterdistrict Transfers of Water
Carlyn Kowalsky, Director, Water Supply Dept.
Cecile Ross, Office of Counsel
Scott Burns, Director, Water Use Division
Carlyn Kowalsky, Director, Water Supply Dept.
Cecile Ross, Office of Counsel
Scott Burns, Director, Water Use Division
Today’s DiscussionToday’s Discussion
1. Introduction
2. Legal Requirements
3. Proposed Transfers of Water
4. Factors Influencing Transfers of Water
5. Opportunities for Board Input
1. Introduction
2. Legal Requirements
3. Proposed Transfers of Water
4. Factors Influencing Transfers of Water
5. Opportunities for Board Input
Northwest
Suwannee River
St. Johns
Southwest
South Florida
Florida’s Five Water
Management Districts
Florida’s Five Water
Management Districts
Types of TransfersTypes of Transfers
“Local Sources First” – Across County Boundariesground or surface water - §373.223(3)
“Interdistrict Transfer” - Across District and County boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295
Same County – Across District Boundariesgroundwater only - §373.2295 (4), (11), (13)
Transfer of Surface Water across District BoundariesRule 62-40.422, F.A.C.
“Local Sources First” – Across County Boundariesground or surface water - §373.223(3)
“Interdistrict Transfer” - Across District and County boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295
Same County – Across District Boundariesgroundwater only - §373.2295 (4), (11), (13)
Transfer of Surface Water across District BoundariesRule 62-40.422, F.A.C.
“Local Sources First” – Across County Boundaries(Surface Water and Groundwater)
“Local Sources First” – Across County Boundaries(Surface Water and Groundwater)
Traditional and alternative sources (proximity, economics and technical feasibility)
Environmental impacts
Existing and future needs of the area where the proposed source is located
Consultations with affected local governments
Value of existing capital investments in water infrastructure
Traditional and alternative sources (proximity, economics and technical feasibility)
Environmental impacts
Existing and future needs of the area where the proposed source is located
Consultations with affected local governments
Value of existing capital investments in water infrastructure
In applying public interest test, Board shall consider:In applying public interest test, Board shall consider:
Area within the C&SF project is exemptArea within the C&SF project is exempt
“Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries
(groundwater only) §373.2295
“Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries
(groundwater only) §373.2295
In applying public interest test, Board shall consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use. --If both needs can be satisfied, the
permit shall be issued
Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit
In applying public interest test, Board shall consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use. --If both needs can be satisfied, the
permit shall be issued
Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit
“Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries
(groundwater only) §373.2295
“Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries
(groundwater only) §373.2295
File application with District where water will be withdrawn and provide copy to District where water will be used
Comments by District where water will be used must be attached to notice of agency action
If requested, DEP reviews intended action and issues final order
File application with District where water will be withdrawn and provide copy to District where water will be used
Comments by District where water will be used must be attached to notice of agency action
If requested, DEP reviews intended action and issues final order
Same County – Across District Boundaries (groundwater only) §373.2295 (4), (11), (13)
Same County – Across District Boundaries (groundwater only) §373.2295 (4), (11), (13)
Consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use --If both needs
can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued
Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit
Consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use --If both needs
can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued
Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit
Interdistrict Transfer of Surface WatersRule 62-40.422
Interdistrict Transfer of Surface WatersRule 62-40.422
Both districts must approve
Districts shall consider the extent of:
Water conservation and reuse programs
Costs, benefits and environmental impacts of both the supplying and receiving areas
Present and future needs of the supplying area
Regional approach and possible interconnects
Both districts must approve
Districts shall consider the extent of:
Water conservation and reuse programs
Costs, benefits and environmental impacts of both the supplying and receiving areas
Present and future needs of the supplying area
Regional approach and possible interconnects
Factors Influencing the Transfer of WaterFactors Influencing the Transfer of Water
Regulations Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWFWMD)
Minimum Flows and Levels
Costs of alternative sources
Timing and volumes of alternative sources
Regulations Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWFWMD)
Minimum Flows and Levels
Costs of alternative sources
Timing and volumes of alternative sources
Opportunities for Governing Board InputOpportunities for Governing Board Input
Consumptive Use Permit
Water Supply Plans (Both Districts)
Coordination between Water ManagementDistricts
Coordination with DEP
Consumptive Use Permit
Water Supply Plans (Both Districts)
Coordination between Water ManagementDistricts
Coordination with DEP