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Water Management in Citrus County
1. Water Management in Citrus County
Environmental Research
Interdisciplinary
Colloquium
Brent White
SWFWMD
September 29, 2010
University of South Florida
Tampa Campus
7. Water Quality Functions
Protect and improve the water
quality to sustain the environment,
economy and quality of life.
Strategic initiatives include:
Water quality monitoring
Water quality maintenance
and improvement
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8. Natural System Functions
Protect and restore systems to their
natural hydrologic and ecologic
functions.
Strategic initiatives:
Establishing MFL’s
Recovery to MFL’s
Natural systems:
Identification
Monitoring
Conservation
Restoration
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10. Water Supply Functions
Ensure an adequate supply of water for
all existing and future reasonable and
beneficial uses while maintaining the
resources and related natural systems.
Strategic initiatives include:
Regional Water Supply Planning
Alternative Water Supplies
Reclaimed Water
Conservation
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11. What are the Issues?
Northern Counties historically were:
Rural
Slow-growing
Had enough groundwater
Since the early 1990’s:
Northern Counties had higher growth
Residential areas that have more turf
Deed restrictions that conflict with BMPs
Conservation ethic was not strong
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14. Enhanced Water Conservation
To address these issues:
Governing Board extended
Water Use Caution Area public
supply permittee per capita
water use requirements
to Northern portion of District
Previously only applied to:
NTBWUCA
SWUCA
Set a unified standard of
efficiency for all areas
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15. Expanded Per Capita Requirements
Requirements include:
Per Capita calculations including
population estimation methodology
Submission of annual per capita
water use report & associated data
Refined service area delineation
Inclining block rate structure
150 gpcd phase-in
Calculation of reuse/stormwater credits
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16. Enhanced Water Conservation
Governing Board authorized rules include:
Water conserving rate structures
Supply-side water audits
Adoption and enforcement of
landscape ordinances
Specific percentages for components
of unaccounted-for water loss
Specific water conservation requirements
by use type (PS, I/C, AG, Rec/Aes, M/D)
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17. Public Supply Conservation
Plan Requirements
All water conservation plans for public
Supply WUPs must include options for:
Water conserving rate strucutre (ordinance)
Informative billing practices
Florida-friendly™ landscaping BMPs
Rain / Soil moisture sensor (ordinance)
Sub metering for irrigation
Deed restriction limitations
A plan to investigate AWS for irrigation
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18. Per Capita Calculations
Compliance Per Capita Rate:
(1) (2) (3)
(WD + IM – EX –TL) – (SU + GC) – (EM + ST + RW)
FP
WD: Withdrawals GC: Golf Courses
IM: Imports EM: Enviro mitigation
EX: Exports ST: Stormwater
TL: Treatment Losses RW: Reclaimed water
SU: Significant Users FP: Functional Pop.
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19. National Domestic
Water Use Per Capita
Source: USGS, Estimated
Use of Water in the United
States, 2000
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20. Utilities in Citrus County
Provide high-quality drinking water to:
Residential population on public supply is 87,779
County area is 90% residential - 10% ICI
Crystal River ~ 67% residential - 31% ICI - 2% Rec/Aes
Residential water use for 2009 includes*:
Citrus County 8.871 mgd Florida City Water 0.335 mgd
Rolling Oaks Utilities 1.716 mgd Walden Woods 0.120 mgd
City of Inverness 1.146 mgd Gulf Highway Corp 0.068 mgd
Homosassa SWD 0.785 mgd
City of Crystal River 0.750 mgd
Total Residential use of 13.791 mgd
*2009 SWFWMD Estimated Water Use Report
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22. Conservation Background
Water Conservation Programs
were initiated to:
Respond to rapid growth, record
drought conditions and projected
future water supply concerns by
incorporating cost-effective measures.
To reduce per capita water consumption,
leadership positions recognized the potential
benefits of increased water use efficiency
practices and looked to alternative sources,
including water conservation.
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23. Water Conservation
Water Conservation Programs
are composed of:
Alternative resources
Codes of Ordinances
Enforcing watering restrictions
Water conserving rate structures
Supply-side / Distribution system audits
Demand-side / Efficiency evaluations
Dedicated staff
Communications efforts
Education programs
Retrofit / Rebate programs
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24. Alternative Resources
Citrus County Reclaimed Water
Transmission System – Phase I
Will supply public access quality
reclaimed water from the
Meadowcrest WWTP to Black
Diamond Ranch for golf course irrigation
Will offset 187,500 gpd of potable water
Project cost of $1,200,000 / $1.54 per Kgal
$510,000 from the Coastal Rivers BB
$90,000 from the Withlacoochee River BB
Went online in February 2010
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25. Alternative Resources
Citrus County Reclaimed Water
Transmission System – Phase II
Will supply public access quality
reclaimed water from the Meadowcrest
WWTP to the back 9 at Black Diamond Ranch
Will offset 390,000 gpd of potable water
Project cost of $300,000 / $0.19 per Kgal
$150,000 from the Withlacoochee
River Basin Board
Applied for FY2011 Cooperative Funding
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26. Alternative Resources
Citrus County Homosassa Regional
Wastewater and Reuse Project
Installed sewer mains from the Meadowcrest
WWTP to the Riverhaven and Chassahowitzka
residential areas
Will eventually eliminate approximately
1,000 septic tanks / Meadowcrest WWTP
Important to the health of the Halls,
Homosassa and Chassahowitzka Rivers
Will offset 2 mgd of potable water
Project cost of $16.66 million – 4 phases
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27. Alternative Resources
Point of Woods Utilities
Supplies a flow of 0.04 mgd
of public access quality
reclaimed water to the Point
of Woods Country Club for
golf course irrigation
Offsets 0.03 mgd of groundwater use
75% use efficiency
Not expected to have any additional flows
available until 2025.
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28. Alternative Resources
Progress Energy Scrubber Offset – FY12
City of Crystal River is projected
to provide ~.784 MGD of
reclaimed water @ 2010
Will be used to offset groundwater use
in Flue Gas Desulfurization System
Offset is 100% of flow (industrial project)
Projected additional flow of
.723 MGD in the future (2030)
Will conclude City of Crystal River
wastewater disposal needs
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29. Codes of Ordinances
Landscape Codes – Ord.# 2008 – A24
Florida Friendly Landscaping (Sec 102-138)
All vegetative plantings must strictly adhere to the
guidelines for "Florida-friendly™ Landscaping" as
promulgated by the University of Florida Institute for
Food and Agricultural Sciences
Rain Sensor Ordinance (Sec 102-138)
If irrigation is to be accomplished by an automatic
irrigation system, such system shall at all times have
an operating rain sensing device or ground moisture
detector.
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30. Codes of Ordinances
Article 2; Sec 66-36 / 66-40: Water
Restrictions and Enforcement
Adopts water use restrictions on lawn and
landscape watering, as imposed by the
Southwest Florida Water Management
District pursuant to F.A.C. 21.031(6)
Provides a duty to enforce the restrictions
Determines penalties for water restriction
violations
Sets administrative procedure for citations
Creates a uniform ordinance applicable in
all unincorporated areas of the county
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33. Restrictions Enforcement
The restrictions are usually enforced by
Code Enforcement officers.
Uses existing full-time officers on staff
Training is required
Schedule is commonly once per week,
over five days, based upon the last digit
of your address.
Fees may include: $100 – First offense
$250 – Second offense
$500 – Third & subsequent offense
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34. Water Conserving Rates
Uses economic incentives as a
key conservation motivator.
Uses an inclining block rate structure
Fixed charges do not encourage
conservation
Studies show demand decreases with
increases in price.
Lowers water use without decreasing revenues
Prices in lower blocks can usually be reduced
and prices in higher blocks are increased.
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35. Distribution System Audits
Utilities can actively perform
preventative maintenance on their
potable water distribution system.
These supply-side efforts include:
Pressure monitoring
Meter replacement program
Meters replaced every 8 – 10 years
Many utilities using AMR/AMI
Reducing non-accounted for water use
District requirement is < 10 percent
If higher, then must produce plan to reduce
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36. Demand-Side Efficiency Evaluations
Utilities can provide efficiency
evaluations for their customers.
These demand-side efforts include:
Irrigation system evaluations
System engineering
Application improvements
Florida-friendly landscaping™
High water use alert systems
AMR/AMI metering
Non-residential facility water audits
Payback periods for recommendations
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37. Demand-Side Efficiency Evaluations
Regional Irrigation
Evaluation Program
(WRWSA)
250 site-specific single family
residential irrigation system evaluations
Incorporation of Florida-friendly™ landscaping
Performed by EPA certified irrigation auditors
Soil moisture / Rain sensors included
Projected to save 60,000 gpd or 21.9 mgy
Total project cost of $200,000
$2.22 per 1,000 gallons saved
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38. Dedicated Staff
Utility staff members that are
dedicated to water conservation
Many hire a water conservation and outreach
coordinators to manage projects
Uses code enforcement officers for watering
restrictions enforcement
Many in the region also participates in the
Withlacoochee River Water Supply Authority
The purpose is to evaluate the potable water needs of the
Withlacoochee Region, prepare plans that would provide for
those needs and help the local governments in the region
provide for future water supply through regional cooperation.
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39. Communications Efforts
Watering restrictions schedule published
Bill stuffers to communicate timely messages
If an account spikes, utilities can notify the
customer depending on meter reading schedule.
Frequently updated Web sites
Water Conservation Month Proclamation
30-minute does and don’ts presentation on local
government television
In 2008, District staff reached 2,400 Citrus County
citizens and distributed over 1,200 pieces of info
conservation items.
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40. Conservation Education
Community Education Grants – $5,000
Water Conservation Month Celebration
Six conservation outreach programs
Provides hands-on education on the local
watershed and the effect of human impact
Our Changing Nature Coast Workshops
Sponsored by the Gulf Archeology Research
Institute
Two workshops in Crystal River and Yankeetown
Educated the community on how to identify
healthy and stressed ecosystems in a coastal
community.
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41. Conservation Education
Crystal River/King’s Bay and Rainbow River
Watershed Education
The goal is to minimize further water quality impacts
that result from landscaping, specifically fertilizer
Project includes training and workshops for
residents and landscape professionals.
Florida-friendly™ landscaping Demo Garden
Located at the Dunnellon library
A resource for residents seeking information
about incorporating Florida-friendly landscaping
in their own yards
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42. Conservation Education
Mini-Grants for Schools - $12,520
Academy of Environmental Science
Students will create a K-5 book
describing the need to protect
the environment.
Water conservation posters
describing ways to conserve water
to be posted throughout the County.
Citrus Springs Elementary
Students “create” their own cities and
learn about water conservation, flood
protection and natural systems.
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43. Conservation Education
Citrus Springs Middle School
Students refurbish the existing land lab with new
Florida-friendly™ plants and chart the water use.
Students will learn about the importance of the
Floridan aquifer system and visit Rainbow Springs
to see the aquifer as it appears near the surface.
Forest Ridge Elementary School
Students will learn about efficient
irrigation using rain barrels.
Inverness Primary School
Students will use native plants to learn about life
cycles, the water cycle and water conservation.
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44. Conservation Education
Citrus County School District Partnership
For K-12 students/educators to implement a
water resources education program
Envirothon – Provided funding for classroom supplies,
registration fees, subs and transportation for high
school students to participate in local, regional and
state Envirothon competitions.
Summer Camp Program – Provided funding for 75
students to attend a one-week session at the Marine
Science Station in Citrus County. Consists of hands-
on study of water resources and its concepts.
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45. Retrofit / Rebate Programs
Toilet Rebate Programs – Citrus
County Utilities
First phase
190 toilets through utility credits
Estimated savings is 4,344 gpd
$1.13 per Kgal saved
Second Phase
Rebated 243 toilets to date.
Estimated savings is 5,138 gpd
$1.25 per Kgal saved
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46. Retrofit / Rebate Programs
Plumbing retrofit kits
Funded by the WRWSA
Distributed at county events,
Extension Service classes and
by requesting from utility offices.
Estimated savings is 7,300 gpd
Cost Efficiency is $0.27 per Kgal
Efficient Washing Machines
Up to a $100 rebate offered
Must be a Water-Sense rated
Savings is 16.3 gpd per washer
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49. District Utility Outreach
Regional assistance effort
Provides utilities expert technical and
regulatory support in preparing for future
demands, impacts and planning needs
Specific issues may include:
Per capita reduction
Water supply planning / AWS
Demographic specific programs
Rate structure analysis
Ordinance language assistance
Project funding opportunities
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50. Additional Conservation
Rain Barrel Workshops
Workshop teaches residents how to
construct and use a rain barrel
Available to all Citrus County residents
$5.00 fee to attend/
Receive free barrel at end
Rain Sensor Giveaways
Available to all Citrus County Residents
Homeowner installs
Inspected after installation
Can save up to 100 gpd
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51. Additional Conservation
Water C.H.A.M.P.
A free program promoting water conservation
in hotels and motels through a towel and linen
reuse program
26 properties within Citrus County
Water PRO
A free program for restaurants to educate
staff and patrons on the need to conserve
water.
Conduct a self-audit to receive a free
high-efficiency spray valve
15 participants in Citrus County
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52. Thank You!
For more info:
Brent.White@swfwmd.state.fl.us
1-800-423-1476 ext. 4214
