Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40A-21.251 - Water Shortage Phases

This section establishes four phases of water shortage as a function of the estimated percent reduction in overall water use required to protect the water resources from serious harm or to reduce usage such that established management levels are maintained to the greatest extent possible.

(1) Each source class for which a water shortage has been declared shall be assigned a specific water shortage phase. The water shortage phase selected for a source class shall be based upon:

(a) The estimated percent reduction required in overall water use; and,

(b) For areas with multiple sources, the extent to which users have the capability to obtain water from a source or sources other than the source class for which a water shortage has been declared.

(2) The following water shortage phases are established:

	Percent Reduction
	Goal in Overall
Water Shortage Phase	Water Use Demand
I. Moderate Water Shortage	15%
II. Severe Water Shortage	30%
III. Extreme Water Shortage	45%
IV. Critical Water Shortage	60%

(3) If the Governing Board determines that greater than 60% reduction in water use is necessary, the Board will develop appropriate additional restrictions.

Notes

Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40A-21.251

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS.

New 3-29-92.

New 3-29-92.