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; (e) Rainfall; (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.