Item C1 3.07 Potable Water Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
1 3.7 POTABLE WATER
GOAL 701
Monroe County shall support FKAA in the fulfillment of their statutory obligation and authority
to provide for a safe, high quality and adequate supply, treatment, distribution, and conservation
of potable water to meet the needs of present and future residents. f 9J-
5.011(2)(a) }[& 163.3177(6)(c), F.S., §163.3177(6)(c)2., F.S.]
Objective 701.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at the time a d evelopment pe itcertificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent is issued, adequate potable water supply,
treatment, and distribution facilities are available to support the development at the
adopted level of service standards :: - _ . _ • - _ • - .. . . _ . - .. - - . f9J.-
5.011(2Xb)2] [$163.3177(6)(c), F.S.,]
Policy 701.1.1
Monroe County hereby adopts the following level of service standards to achieve
Objective 701.1 and shall use these standards as the basis for determining facility
capacity and the demand generated by a development. [9J 5.011(2)(c)2d]
[ §163.3180(1)(b)., F.S., &163.3180(2)., F.S., §163.3177(3)(a)3., F.S.1
Level of Service Standards
1. Quantity:
100 gal. /capita/day*
*Note: Based on historical data through December 2011; provided by
FKAA, December 2012.
Residence -LOSS
Non Rcsidcntial LOS 0.35 gal. /sq. ft. /day
Ovetall -LOS 132.(Ord. 021 2009)
Equivalent Rcsidcntial Unit 149.00 gallons per day
(2.21 average persons per
2. Minimum Pressure:
20 PSI at customer service
3. Minimum Potable Water Quality:
Shall be as defined by - - _ - _ - - . • . .. ' . - • . _ . ' .
143 National Secondary Drinking Standards, 40 CFR 143, 11FR
4298)Chapter 62 -550 F.A.C.
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consumption: [9J 5.011(2)(c)3; 9J 5.013(2)(c)4]
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Policy 701.1.32
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regelegeosmaintain land development regulations which provide a Concurrency
Management System (See Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.5). The
Concurrency Management System shall ensure that no perms— certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent will be issued for new development unless
adequate potable water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities needed to
support the development at the adopted level of service standards are available -are
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&163.3180(1)(b)., F.S., &163.3180(2)., F.S., § 163.3177(3)(a)3., F.S.
&163.3177(6)(c)., F.S.1
Policy 701.1.43
The Concurrency Management System adopted in accordance with Policy
701.1.23 shall specify procedures for updating facility demand and capacity
information, utilizing data provided by the FKAA as potable water facilities are
installed or upgraded. [9J 5.011(2)(c)111 F.S.1
Policy-704.1:5
Policy 701.1.64
Monroe County shall implement a concurrency management system that is
consistent with the South Florida Water Management District Lower East Coast
Regional Water Supply Plan and Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority 20 year Water
System Capital Improvement Master Plan. (Ord. 022 -2009)
Policy 701.1.75
Monroe County shall prepare and maintain a 10 -year Water Supply Work Plan
that identifies alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects,
conservation, and reuse necessary to meet the Monroe County Unincorporated
Area water supply needs, consistent with the South Florida Water Management
District Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan and the Florida Keys
Aqueduct Authority 20 year Water System Capital Improvement Master Plan.
(Ord. 022-2009)_[&163.3177(6)(c)3., F.S. 1
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Policy 701.1.86
Monroe County shall update the 10 -year Water Supply Work Plan every 5 years
or within 18 months after the governing board of the South Florida Water
Management District approves an updated regional water supply plan. (Ord. 022 -
2009) [ , S163.3177(6)(c)3., F.S.]
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Obj c 701 2
Policy 701.2.2;
The schcdulc will be updated annually c: - • - - • - .. - -
Policy 1401.1.2, and in accordance with the FKAA's annual budget process. [9J
5.01 1(2)(b)1 and 2]
Polley 701.2.1
other factors, considered for inclusion in the five year schcdulc of capital
well as the Goals, Objectives, and Policies of the Comprehensive Plan. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1 and 2]
the following priority level guidelines: [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)1 and 2]
Level One Whether the project is consistent with the FKAA's enabling
Level Three Whether the project increases efficiency of use of existing
facilities, prevents or reduces future improvement costs, provides service to
Level Four Whether the project represents a logical extension of facilities and
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Objective 701.32
Monroe County and the Fv A A shall work cooperatively with the FKAA, South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD), Miami -Dade County, and the Cities of Layton,
Key Colony Beach -ad, Marathon., Key West and the Village of Islamorada to ensure the
protection and availability of an adequate raw water supply at the Florida City Wellfield
to meet the needs of Monroe County through the year 20-1 -30. f 163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.1
Policy 701.32.1
Monroe County, the shall work closely with FKAA shall as
in their renewal of the Florida City Wellfield consumptive use
permit issued by SFWMD. Alternative
Policy 701.2.2
Monroe County shall encourage the use of alternative water sources such as
reverse osmosis, cisterns and water re -use. and -shall be- evaluate the feasibility of
using such alternative sources :: - : - = : • . - .. -- _ - - : in the
event that the necessary withdrawals from the Biscayne Aquifer are limited. {9J-
5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)1
Policy 701.32.33
Tie— Monroe County _ . • - - -- - - I!" • : - - : . - - - • _ .
shall coordinate with the FKAA for the consumptive use permitting
process. This oordination shall include providing information
regarding future land use growth patterns, population trends, growth management
policies and demand projections to ensure consistency between the FKAA
permitting process and the Monroe County Comprehensive Plan. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1; 9J 5.013(2)(c)11
Policy 701.32.34
The-Monroe County Growth Managem nt Division shall annually supply FKAA
and SFWMD with the Public Facilities Capacity
Report prepared in accordance with Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.9. These
annual reports shall include the latest information on land use, population trends,
and growth management policies as well as facility capacity analyses using data
supplied by service providers. [9J 5.011(2)(0)1; 9J 5.013(2)(0)1}
Policy 701.32.45
Monroe County shall -: . _ , _ _ - • oordinate and
eematentorovide comments on the SFWMD plans, such as water supply, cost,
needs and sources, and water conservation plans, as they are developed.
Policy 701.32.36
Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with the Cities of Layton, Key
Colony Beach-awl , Marathon, Key West, the Village of Islamorada, and FKAA as
necessary to facilitate system -wide compatibility on such potable
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water - related issues as potable water levels of service, consumption projections,
water conservation programs, and emergency management.
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Objective 701.43
Monroe County shall work cooperatively with Miami -Dade County to encourage land
use planning and development controls which shall protect the recharge area of the
Florida City Wellfield from potential sources of groundwater contamination, saltwater
intrusion and overextraction. [9J 5.011(2)(b)5; 9J 5.013(2)(b)2} [§ 163.3177(6)(c)., F.S.,
§163.3177(6)(h)1., F.S.]
Policy 701.43.1
Protection of the Florida City Wellfield shall be accomplished through wed
the Miami -Dade County Wellfield Protection Ordinance and
the SFWMD Water Supply Policy Document. [9J 5.011(3)(c)1 and /1; 9J
5.013(2)(o)9]
Policy 701.43.2
By January 4, 1998, Monroe County shall seekmaintain an interlocal agreement
with FKAA and Miami -Dade County. This agreement shall provide Monroe
County with an opportunity to comment on land use and regulatory issues related
to the Florida City Wellfield, aquifer and aquifer recharge area. It shall set forth
procedures for review of land use and regulatory activities identified as having
potentially significant impacts on the aquifer recharge and water supply systems
especially concerning hazardous waste generation. Criteria for determination of
significant impacts shall be included in the interlocal agreement. [9J 5.011(3)(c)1
and 4; 9J 5.013(2)(c)9}
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system to meet the adopted level of service standard specified in Policy 701.1.1(2) for tho
customer service connection. [9J 5.011(2)(b)1]
Policy 701.5.1
to continue to provide a minimum operating pressure of 20 PSI at customer scrvicc. [9J
5.011(2)(c)2}
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The FKAA shall continue to implement provisions to increase potable water storage
through the Aquifer Storagc Recovery System. [9J 5.011(2)(b)2]
By January 1, 1997, Monroc County shall, by resolution, support the development by
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the annual average daily flow by the year 2005. [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)2d]
By January 1, 1997 Monroe County shall, by resolution, support the FKAA in their
efforts to continue to develop an Aquifer Storage Recovery System, to aid in the
provision of adequate storage capacity for emergency purposcs. [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)1 and 2]
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the greatest extent feasible. [9J 5.011(2)(b)1]
Poliey 701.7.1
In the event of a power outage, the emergency dicscl pumps will deliver 15.6 MGD at
1,000 KVA dicscl generator. [9J 5.011(2)(c)(2)d]
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Objective 701.84
- - - :. - • -. :. Monroe County shall continue to coordinate with
FKAA to ensure adequate capacity is available to provide for fire flows
- ' : • - ! .' . - - - - - for protection of the public health, welfare and
safety. {9J 5.011(2)(b)1 }f &163.3177(3)(a)3., F.S.]
Policy 701.84.1
By-the year--244B0,Monroe County shall coordinate with the FKAA, in accordance
with its Capital Improvements Program, sha1•lto continue te- neupgrading the
distribution system toward the goal of providing fire flow capabilities in -the
fellowing-areasthroughout Florida Keys as funds and land are available:. Fire
flows shall meet the provisions of the Florida Fire Prevention Code.
1. Proposed Fire Flow Arcas:
5. Ocean Rccf
6. Kcy Colony Beach
7. Layton
8. Marathon
9. Duck Kcy
10. Tavernier
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1 1. Suburban Residential 750 GPM
15. Mobile Home, Recreational Vehicle 1,500 GPM
16. Urban Commercial, Suburban Commercial, and Commercial
2,000 GPM
All commercial facilities not along USU.S. 1 shall provide "on site" fire
abatement, unless identified in the Agreement Between
Monroe County and the Florida Keys Aqueduct Authority for Installation and
Maintenance of Fire Hydrants in Unincorporated Monroe County. In-all-ether
firc abatement source. However, all lino upgradcs shall be designed and
5.011(2)(c)1 and 2]
By January 1, 1997, the Monroe County Office of the Fire Marshall. in
accordance with the FKAA, shall develop fire districts for subsequent
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Policy 701.4.2
Monroe County shall require that at the time a construction permit is issued,
adequate fire flow is supplied to the site in accordance with the Florida Fire
Prevention Code.
Policy 3
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arras only, as opposed to general systcm absorption of such chargcs. [9J
5.01 1(2)(c)1 ]
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Objective 701.95
Monroe County shall continue to assist the FKAA with water conservation efforts and
assist in implementing the FKAA's Water Conservation Plan consistent with SFWMD's
Water Shortage Plan and Comprehensive Water Conservation Program. The County
shall implement Policies 701.35.1 to further conserve potable water use. {93-
5.011(2)(b)1; 9J 5.013(2)(b)2]
Policy 701.35.1
By January 1, 1997, the Monroe County Growth Management Division, with
Land Development Regulations, which implement a xeriscapc landscape
standards consistent with the mandatory elements of the FKAA Water
measures. [9J 5.011(2)(c)3; 9J 5.013(2)(04} Within one (1) year of the adoption
of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe County shall implement a landscape
ordinance consisting of water conservation measures which may include Florida
Friendly provisions.
Policy 701.35.2
During the development of updated band—Development—Regulations-land
development regulations • • : - . : :: - ' - ' : ' - ! . . , the-- Monroe County
- - • - • _ - ! • . . . shall coordinate with the FKAA shalllto
evaluate building codes, utility regulations, landscaping ordinances, and public
education programs for implementation of water conservation measures. {93-
5. 011(2[ &163.3177(6)(c )3; 94 c 013(2*-)-) F S 1
Policy 701.35.3
fr Monroe County shall coordinate with the FKAA in accordance with itstheir
Water Conservation Plan, • - - _ • : , • - . . .. ,
continue to implement a leak detection program and a conservation rate structure.
Monroe County and- -shall coordinate with the FKAA, with—input—fromthe
SFWMD and other affected organizations, slant° formulate and initiate
implementation of a joint public education program for water conservation. 193-
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Policy 701.35.4
Monroe County and `he FK " shall continue to comply with SFWMD water use
restrictions including all Phase I and Phase I (modified) water use restrictions
when water shortages are declared by the SFWMD. [9J 5.011(2)(c)3; 9J
5.013(2)(c)4]
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Policy 701.95.5
Monroe County shall coordinate with the Florida Department of Health arid
ReltabilitatiDOH) to permit utilization of greyreclaimed water
storage systems and utilization for all exterior irrigation and flushing purposes.
Upon receipt of authorization from HRS, policies shall be developed to
implement the use of greyreclaimed water storage systems where economically
feasible. [9J 5.011(2)(c)3; 9J 5.013(2)(c)4}
Monroe County shall permit and encourage rainwater stentge-faeilities-fer-all
household uses such as irrigation, car, patio, and boat washing, at a
iii-i-H-i- capture for all non - potable uses and for 11. household potable uses.
{9J 5.01 1(2)(c)3; 9J 5.013(2)(c)4] 163.3177(6)(c)., F.S.]
Policy 701.95.7
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shha14Within one (1) year of adoption of the 2030 Comprehensive Plan, Monroe
County shall evaluate the permit allocation and point system to consider assigning
a positive point rating to developments utilizing alternative water collection
systems . _ . - -- , _ - • - - -- . . . _ . - : -- - - . .
effluent reuse which conserve potable water supply. [9J 5.011(2)(c)3; 9J
5.013(2)(c)4]
Policy 701.95.8
As the water conservation measures set forth in Policies 701.95.1 through
701.95.7 are implemented, Monroe County shall re- evaluate the adopted potable
water levels of service through the evaluation and appraisal report process-as -set
forth in Chaptor 163.3191 F.S. _
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Objective 701.106
In coordination with the FKAA, Monroe County shall continue to maximize the use of
existing facilities and discourage urban sprawl - - • . .. . •. ' :.. - . -
Policics 701.10.1 through 701 .10.5. [ 163.3177(6)(c)2., F.S.1
Policy 701.6.1
Monroe County shall annually evaluate proposed FKAA capital improvements for
inclusion in the annual update of the County's CIE Schedule.
Policy 701.6.2
Existing facilities shall be maximized by encouraging capital developments in
already developed areas and discouraging extension of facilities to undeveloped
areas.
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall evaluate existing FKAA policies
consistcnt with achieving Objective 701.10 shall be incorporated into Monroe
Capital Improvements Policy 1101.1.9. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 701.10.2
All FKAA facility expansions shall be consistent with the Future Land Use Map,
of service. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Plan for Comprehensive Plan consistcncy prior to inclusion in the annual
Concurrency Management Report prepared in accordancc with Capital
Improvements Policy 1101.1.9. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
- - - . - . - . • • . .. •- . . - • : - .:•- rban sprawl. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
' legislation and the FKAA Policy and Procedure Handbook, Chapter 18 7. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1]
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