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January 17, 2008
First Ever Water Ristrictions in Florida Water District
The Suwannee River Water Management District board has, for the first time ever, a authorized Phase II Water Shortage Order effective now through April 7th, when the restrictions will become mandatory.
This action was taken due to extremely low groundwater levels throughout the 15 county region during the current drought and the predictions that the drought will only get worse during the next several months.
"Even before the mandatory restrictions go into effect, we urge all citizens to continue to voluntarily conserve water," said David Still, District deputy executive director.
The District is suffering its eighth-driest 24-month period since 1932, with a rainfall deficit of 28.7 inches. Forty-nine wells set new December lows and 17 wells set new historic lows. Twenty-three emergency permits for dry wells were issued in December, for a total of 157 issued between April 1 and Dec. 31, as reported by the Suwannee Democrat.
Posted by Stephen Betheil at January 17, 2008 12:53 PM
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