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Florida Administrative Code (Last Updated: April 18, 2024) |
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40. Water Management Districts |
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40E. South Florida Water Management District |
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40E-22. Regional Water Shortage Plans |
1(1) Water shortage trigger levels for Lake Okeechobee are shown on Figure 22-4. When water levels within Lake Okeechobee fall below these trigger levels, the Governing Board may impose water shortage restrictions pursuant to Rules 3640E-21.231, 3740E-8.441, 38F.A.C., and this Part. In considering declaring a water shortage, the Governing Board shall consider other factors evaluated in this Part and Rule 6140E-21.221, 62F.A.C., along with these trigger levels.
68(2)(a) When water levels within Lake Okeechobee fall within “Zone A” depicted on Figure 22-4, a Phase I water shortage may be declared within the service area, pursuant to Rule 9840E-21.521, 99F.A.C.
100(b) When water levels within Lake Okeechobee fall within “Zone A” area depicted on Figure 22-4, and can be expected to reach a June 1st lake stage of 10.5 feet NGVD, a Phase II water shortage may be declared within the service area pursuant to Rule 14640E-21.531, 147F.A.C.
148(c) When water levels within Lake Okeechobee fall below, or can be expected to fall below the June 1st lake stage of 10.5 feet NGVD, a Phase III or greater water shortage may be declared within the service area pursuant to Rule 19040E-21.541, 191F.A.C.
192Rulemaking Authority 194373.044, 195373.113 FS. 197Law Implemented 199373.042, 200373.0421, 201373.086, 202373.103(4), 203373.175, 204373.246 FS. 206History–New 9-10-01.
