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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name
Reclaimed Water - Pasco County - Reclaimed Water for Natural System Treatment & Restoration Phase
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Project Number H092
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 X 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
X 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 project is for the design, permitting and construction of facilities that will help to restore natural systems that have been
impacted by groundwater withdrawals in central Pasco County. These facilities may include; created wetlands, infiltration basins
and/or spray irrigation systems. The final scope of the project will be more clearly defined as the preliminary design phase is
completed for the project. This preliminary design work will include: evaluation of the technical aspects of the project, meetings to
coordinate activities with all the key stakeholders associated with the project, discussions with the regulatory agencies which will be
involved with the permitting and other project approvals including any nitrogen management concerns associated with the project,
and meetings to invite public involvement and address public comments and concerns. The final project design, permitting and
construction will follow the preliminary design work.
This request is for phase four of the project. During this phase the following tasks are anticipated to be completed during FY '14.
Task 5 - design, Task 5.1 - preliminary engineering report, Task 5.2 - final design, Task 6 - permitting, and Task 7 - bid services.
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
reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the development is within designated areas in the
Reclaimed Water Master Plan and when providing the development with reclaimed water supply is determined in the best interest
of the County. Pasco County participates in the National Flood Insurance Program, administered through FEMA. All finished floor
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