40E-22.332. Water Shortage Triggers

(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 40E-21.231, 40E-8.441, F.A.C., and this Part. In considering declaring a water shortage, the Governing Board shall consider other factors evaluated in this Part and Rule 40E-21.221, F.A.C., along with these trigger levels. (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 40E-21.521, F.A.C. (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 40E-21.531, F.A.C. (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 40E-21.541, F.A.C.