Section 40B-21.211 - Monitoring Conditions(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;(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.Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40B-21.211
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS.