1. Interdistrict Transfers of Water and Local Sources First Land Resources and Regulatory Committee November 3, 2005 Land Resources and Regulatory Committee November 3, 2005

2. Interdistrict Transfers of Water Carlyn Kowalsky, Director, Water Supply Dept. Cecile Ross, Office of Counsel Scott Burns, Director, Water Use Division

3. Today’s Discussion 1. Introduction 2. Legal Requirements 3. Proposed Transfers of Water 4. Factors Influencing Transfers of Water 5. Opportunities for Board Input 1. Introduction 2. Legal Requirements 3. Proposed Transfers of Water 4. Factors Influencing Transfers of Water 5. Opportunities for Board Input

4. Northwest Suwannee River St. Johns Southwest South Florida Florida’s Five Water Management Districts

5. Types of Transfers “Local Sources First” – Across County Boundaries ground or surface water - §373.223(3) “Interdistrict Transfer” - Across District and County boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295 Same County – Across District Boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295 (4), (11), (13) Transfer of Surface Water across District Boundaries Rule 62-40.422, F.A.C. “Local Sources First” – Across County Boundaries ground or surface water - §373.223(3) “Interdistrict Transfer” - Across District and County boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295 Same County – Across District Boundaries groundwater only - §373.2295 (4), (11), (13) Transfer of Surface Water across District Boundaries Rule 62-40.422, F.A.C.

6. “Local Sources First” – Across County Boundaries (Surface Water and Groundwater) Traditional and alternative sources (proximity, economics and technical feasibility) Environmental impacts Existing and future needs of the area where the proposed source is located Consultations with affected local governments Value of existing capital investments in water infrastructure Traditional and alternative sources (proximity, economics and technical feasibility) Environmental impacts Existing and future needs of the area where the proposed source is located Consultations with affected local governments Value of existing capital investments in water infrastructure In applying public interest test, Board shall consider: Area within the C&SF project is exempt

7. “Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries (groundwater only) §373.2295 In applying public interest test, Board shall consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use. --If both needs can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit In applying public interest test, Board shall consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use. --If both needs can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit

8. “Interdistrict Transfer” – Across District and County Boundaries (groundwater only) §373.2295 File application with District where water will be withdrawn and provide copy to District where water will be used Comments by District where water will be used must be attached to notice of agency action If requested, DEP reviews intended action and issues final order File application with District where water will be withdrawn and provide copy to District where water will be used Comments by District where water will be used must be attached to notice of agency action If requested, DEP reviews intended action and issues final order

9. Same County – Across District Boundaries (groundwater only) §373.2295 (4), (11), (13) Consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use --If both needs can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit Consider future water needs of area of withdrawal and area of use --If both needs can be satisfied, the permit shall be issued Subsequent local government approvals must be consistent with District consumptive use permit

10. Interdistrict Transfer of Surface Waters Rule 62-40.422 Both districts must approve Districts shall consider the extent of: Water conservation and reuse programs Costs, benefits and environmental impacts of both the supplying and receiving areas Present and future needs of the supplying area Regional approach and possible interconnects Both districts must approve Districts shall consider the extent of: Water conservation and reuse programs Costs, benefits and environmental impacts of both the supplying and receiving areas Present and future needs of the supplying area Regional approach and possible interconnects

14. Factors Influencing the Transfer of Water Regulations Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWFWMD) Minimum Flows and Levels Costs of alternative sources Timing and volumes of alternative sources Regulations Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWFWMD) Minimum Flows and Levels Costs of alternative sources Timing and volumes of alternative sources

15. Opportunities for Governing Board Input Consumptive Use Permit Water Supply Plans (Both Districts) Coordination between Water Management Districts Coordination with DEP Consumptive Use Permit Water Supply Plans (Both Districts) Coordination between Water Management Districts Coordination with DEP