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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: June 27, 2024) |
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40. Water Management Districts |
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40B. Suwannee River Water Management District |
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40B-21. Water Shortage Plan |
1(1) Upon declaration of a water shortage or water shortage emergency, the restrictions presented within this part can be implemented to achieve the desired overall reductions in user demand. The target reduction ultimately chosen during a water shortage will be dependent upon the severity of the particular shortage. The District shall evaluate hydrologic conditions and implement the restrictions found in this Part. The restrictions shall be included in the notice(s) of the shortage, as specified in Rule 7840B-21.275, 79F.A.C.
80(2) Restrictions are presented for each use class and various subclasses. It shall be the responsibility of each 98water 99user to keep informed as to the restrictions in effect.
109(3) In addition to the restrictions specified in this part, all wasteful and unnecessary 123water 124use is prohibited regardless of the severity of water shortage. This subsection is not intended to prohibit legal uses of water whether permitted or exempted by rule or statute. Such wasteful and unnecessary 157water 158use shall include, but not be limited to:
166(a) Allowing water to be dispersed without any practical purpose to the user, regardless of the type of 184water 185use;
186(b) Allowing water to be dispersed in a grossly inefficient manner, regardless of the type of 202water 203use;
204(c) Allowing water to be dispersed to accomplish a purpose for which 216water 217use is unnecessary or which can be easily accomplished through alternative methods without 230water 231use; and
233(d) Allowing water to be dispersed for purely aesthetic or ornamental uses.
245Rulemaking Authority 247373.044, 248373.113 FS. 250Law Implemented 252373.175, 253373.246 FS. 255History–New 7-30-06.
