Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: November 11, 2024) |
40. Water Management Districts |
40E. South Florida Water Management District |
40E-22. Regional Water Shortage Plans |
1(1) Upon notice from the District, water withdrawals under permits having source classification “S” shall be terminated under the following conditions:
22(a) For water withdrawals directly from either Canal 23, 24 or 25: when level in the primary canal from which water is being withdrawn reaches the minimum level set forth in Rule 5440E-22.242, 55F.A.C.
56(b) For water withdrawals made from canals or ditches connecting with either Canal 23, 24 or 25: when the level in the connecting canal from which water is being withdrawn reaches an elevation of 14.0 feet mean sea level.
95(2) The cessation of water withdrawals will remain in effect until the level in either the primary canal or the connecting canal rises above an elevation of 14.0 feet mean sea level and the District has notified permit holders that they may resume making withdrawals.
140Rulemaking Authority 142373.044, 143373.113 FS. 145Law Implemented 147373.086, 148373.103(4), 149373.246 FS. 151History–New 9-3-81, Formerly 16K-31.06, 40E-21.262