Fla. Admin. Code R. 40B-21.211 (2026)

(1) Purpose – This part of the plan generally describes the data collection and analysis activities of the District in anticipation of and during a declared water shortage or water shortage emergency. Monitoring data shall be used to determine:

(a) Whether a water shortage or water shortage emergency should be declared;

(b) Whether the restrictions in effect are sufficient to protect the water resources within the affected area in light of anticipated climate conditions; and

(c) Whether the restrictions in effect are being adequately complied with by water users.

(2) Data Sources – Data shall be obtained from the following sources:

(a) The District, including information on permitted quantities, relevant pumping and meter records, general hydrological, meteorological, and biological information, and all other relevant information;

(b) The U.S. Geological Survey, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Florida Bureau of Geology, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, regional planning councils, and other local, state, or federal agencies; and

(c) Any other source available.

(3) Resource Monitoring – The District shall collect and analyze water resource data. Data which shall be collected include:

(a) Levels in surface and ground waters, including potentiometric heads in confined and unconfined aquifers;

(b) Flows of rivers, streams, and springs;

(c) Water quality of surface and ground waters;

(d) Demand of natural systems, including but not limited to losses from evapotranspiration and seepage;

(e) Rainfall;

(f) Drought indices or weather forecasts;

(g) Impacts on fish and wildlife; and

(h) Other data required to evaluate the status of the water resources of the District.

(4) Demand Monitoring – The District shall collect and analyze data concerning user demand upon the water resources. Data which shall be collected include:

(a) Demands of permitted users;

(b) Demands of users not subject to permitting, but subject to the provisions of the water shortage plan;

(c) Demands of users whose supply of water is established by federal law; and

(d) Other data required to evaluate demands on the water resources of the District.

(5) The District shall prepare a monthly hydrologic conditions report summarizing the data gathered pursuant to this plan.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS. History–New 7-30-06.

Effective: 7/30/2006.