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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name
Design & Construction - Pasco County Beacon Point Residential Reclaimed Water Distribution
Project Number N429
Cooperator
Pasco County
Department
Utilities
Contact Person Pamela Wright
Address
7536 State Street
City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34654
Phone #
727-847-8145 ext7825
Email
pwright@pascocountyfl.net
Project Type:
X Water Supply Water Quality Flood Protection Natural Systems
Strategic Initiatives:
Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring
Alternative Water Supply Conservation
X Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning
Emergency Flood Response Floodplain Management
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery
Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring
Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:
Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake
Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk
Project Description:
This proposed multi-year FY2013 and FY2014 project will extend an existing distribution line to 93 residential irrigation customers in
the Beacon Woods East subdivision (Hudson area) with reclaimed water.
The project will supply 93 residential irrigation customers with 0.07 million gallons per day (mgd) to offset 0.04 mgd of potable
quality groundwater (current irrigation source deep wells). The estimated cost/benefit amortized at 8 percent over 30 years is $1.25
per thousand gallons offset.
The total cost of the project is estimated to be $200,000. Pasco County has requested $100,000 in FY2013 funding from the District
for 50% of the funding. The project schedule shows that only a portion ($50,000) of the share will be expended in FY2013. The
balance ($150,000) will be expended during FY2014.
Pasco County will be the cooperator on the agreement and after the completion of the project, Beacon Point Home Owners'
Association will reimburse the County for the local share of the project ($100,000). The County will also assist Beacon Point
subdivision in reducing the overall cost of the project by providing in-kind services which include providing the crews and machinery
needed to construct the distribution line to the community.
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
ordinances.
Pasco County adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day/week irrigation restrictions for potable water; curtailed use
of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use of reclaimed water
irrigation to distribute limited supply to as many customers as possible; washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low
volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting aesthetic uses of water unless such use also provides a necessary
aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road construction activities when available. Enforcement of this
ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement officers. During Water Year 2012, 100% of Pasco County
Utilities' wastewater was reused. The bulk rate charged for the use of reclaimed water is $0.47 per 1,000 gallons (normal rate),
$0.21 per 1,000 gallons (surplus rate), and a flat rate of $10.26 per month residential irrigation. Pasco County's potable water rates
are applied in a water conservation inclining block rate. County Ordinance 93-16 requires each new development to construct a
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