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