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Water ConservationRegulatory Tools: Existing &
Planned
Water ConservationRegulatory Tools: Existing &
Planned
Marjorie G. Craig, P.E.Director, Water Supply Department
South Florida Water Management DistrictFebruary 28, 2008
Marjorie G. Craig, P.E.Director, Water Supply Department
South Florida Water Management DistrictFebruary 28, 2008
Stakeholders - Our District Partners
Stakeholders - Our District Partners
Needs: To Complement and Enhance Existing Water
Conservation Efforts
Needs: To Complement and Enhance Existing Water
Conservation Efforts
Outreach WaterSIP (Savings Incentive Projects) grant
funding Regulatory requirements Year round rule - Lee/Collier/Charlotte Counties
Outreach WaterSIP (Savings Incentive Projects) grant
funding Regulatory requirements Year round rule - Lee/Collier/Charlotte Counties
Existing efforts include….
Stakeholder feedback and suggestions can help with enhancement as we move forward
Existing Regulatory Components
Existing Regulatory Components
Public water supply Golf course Commercial / Industrial Irrigation
Public water supply Golf course Commercial / Industrial Irrigation
Water Use Permitting Rules require water conservation plans as part of permit review process for all use types including:
Limitation of lawn and ornamental irrigation “Florida-scape” (Xeriscape), drip irrigation, &
low-flow plumbing ordinances Water conserving rate structures – inclining
rate block Utility water audits – including leak detection
programs Rain sensor device ordinance for new
automatic sprinklers Public education programs
Limitation of lawn and ornamental irrigation “Florida-scape” (Xeriscape), drip irrigation, &
low-flow plumbing ordinances Water conserving rate structures – inclining
rate block Utility water audits – including leak detection
programs Rain sensor device ordinance for new
automatic sprinklers Public education programs
Examples of Conservation Requirements
(Through Water Use Permitting)
Examples of Conservation Requirements
(Through Water Use Permitting)Public Water Supply
“Florida-scape” (Xeriscape) landscaping principles
Golf Course FDEP “Best Management Practices” Manual
Rain sensor devices Automatic switches and/or other
automated methods including weather & temperature sensors
“Florida-scape” (Xeriscape) landscaping principles
Golf Course FDEP “Best Management Practices” Manual
Rain sensor devices Automatic switches and/or other
automated methods including weather & temperature sensors
Examples of Conservation Requirements
(Through Water Use Permitting)
Examples of Conservation Requirements
(Through Water Use Permitting)
Golf Courses & Landscaping
Existing Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Rule (Ch.40E-24)
Existing Year-Round Landscape Irrigation Rule (Ch.40E-24)
Established in 2003 Landscape irrigation only Applies to Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties Limits landscape irrigation to 3 days/wk Some local governments opted for 2 days/wk
Established in 2003 Landscape irrigation only Applies to Lee, Collier, and Charlotte Counties Limits landscape irrigation to 3 days/wk Some local governments opted for 2 days/wk
Factoid: About Factoid: About 50% of water 50% of water use is for use is for landscape landscape irrigation irrigation
History of Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wideHistory of Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wide
April 2007 Governing Board – Amend year round landscape
irrigation measures and implement rules District-wide
June 2007 Conducted 5 rule development workshops
July 2007 Governing Board directed staff to develop Comprehensive Water Conservation Program; incorporate year-round into larger picture
April 2007 Governing Board – Amend year round landscape
irrigation measures and implement rules District-wide
June 2007 Conducted 5 rule development workshops
July 2007 Governing Board directed staff to develop Comprehensive Water Conservation Program; incorporate year-round into larger picture
Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wide
Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wide
Consistency with other WMDs where appropriate-is this important? Anticipate coordination statewide – WMDs share some counties
Specific provisions for new plantings – 30 days? 60 days? Etc….Limit turf for landscape?
How many days should be allowed for landscape irrigation? Statewide appears headed for 2 days per week
Consistency with other WMDs where appropriate-is this important? Anticipate coordination statewide – WMDs share some counties
Specific provisions for new plantings – 30 days? 60 days? Etc….Limit turf for landscape?
How many days should be allowed for landscape irrigation? Statewide appears headed for 2 days per week
Stakeholder Discussion & Feedback Requested…
Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wide
Proposed Mandatory Year-round Rule: District-wide
Should reclaimed water use be included in the irrigation rules? Should reclaimed irrigation remain unlimited?
Should reclaimed water supplies used for irrigation that are augmented with surface or groundwater be included? Often, these are treated wastewater disposal systems
Additional input or questions from stakeholders?
Should reclaimed water use be included in the irrigation rules? Should reclaimed irrigation remain unlimited?
Should reclaimed water supplies used for irrigation that are augmented with surface or groundwater be included? Often, these are treated wastewater disposal systems
Additional input or questions from stakeholders?
Stakeholder Discussion & Feedback Requested On…
Next StepsNext Steps Complete draft of Conservation Program in April
Incorporate stakeholder feedback into draft year-round rule & bring to Governing Board to begin rule adoption process
Future Step: Develop goal-based water conservation rule(s) including measurable results
Any other suggestions from our stakeholders/partners?
Complete draft of Conservation Program in April
Incorporate stakeholder feedback into draft year-round rule & bring to Governing Board to begin rule adoption process
Future Step: Develop goal-based water conservation rule(s) including measurable results
Any other suggestions from our stakeholders/partners?
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