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As requested, the draft elements are being distributed one-at-a-time so that you will have ample
time for review, prior to the April b & April 20 Joint Local Planning Agency~City Commission
Meetings.
IV. INFRASTRUCTURE -Staff Analysis Executive Summary
Numerous revisions to the Infrastructure Element are being proposed to implement the EAR. The
substantive changes are listed by Major Issue topic:
AFFORDABLE AND WORK-FORCE HOUSING - (0 new policies: 0 revised)
ELDERLY HOUSING AND MEDICAL CARE - (0 new policies: 0 revised)
REDEVELOPMENT -10 new policies; 0 revised)
STATE ROAD 434 CORRIDOR - (0 newpolicies; 0 revised)
GREENEWAY INTERCHANGE EMPLOYMENT DISTRICT - (0 new golicies, 0 revised)
POPULATION HOUSING DENSITY AND GREENSPACE - (3 revised objectives, 1 new policy. 5
revised
(Policy 1.2.2, revised) Ensure reserved capacity and adequate sanitary sewer facilities are in
place with the. impact of development, by requiring payment of applicable sewer service
availability fees after a determination of concurrency and upon development approval prior to
permit application, or allow payment of a reservation fee with subsequent payment of sewer
service availability fees at time of permitting.
(Policy 1.3.6, revised) Undertake a utility rate structure study in 2009 and make
recommendations on the appropriate rate of increase for water conservation rates for reclaimed
water and potable water. Update the rate study every five (5) years.
(Obiective 2.3, revised) Future Demand. Based upon population projections and analysis in the
City's Water Supply Plan 2007, the City shall ensure the supply and treatment of safe potable
water through the 2030-planning horizon to meet the adopted Level of Service (LOS) standards,
as well as the requirements of both the City's Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-B-1) and
SJRWMD's District Water Supply Plan 2005 and 2006 Addendum. The City's consumptive use
permit is pending approval with SJRWMD. Should the CUP process result in any changes to the
City's projected water demand, the Water Supply Work Plan will be updated accordingly.
(Objective 2.5, revised) Wells. The City shall evaluate water supply sources and quality
considerations when developing new wells, as well as repairing or improving the existing central
potable water system.
Objective 2.7, revised) Reclaimed Water. When reviewing applications for development orders
within the City limits, the City shall consider impact on the environment, including the ability to be
served by the City's existing water facilities. The City shall maintain initiatives to conserve
potable water resources, which ensure that existing level of service standards for potable water,
do not increase more than twenty (20) gallons per person per day. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply
Work Plan [Exhibit IV-B-1 ], Item 1)
(Policy 4.2.8, revised) Utilize the stormwater Master Plan and other sources to annually update
the five (5) year Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) to correct existing deficiencies and
prepare for future stormwater demands. Other sources for the identification of 5-year SCI
projects may include items such as damage reports from severe storm events and projects
receiving special grant funding.
(Policy 4.4.4, revised) Require that the impact from the proposed stormwater system will not have
a detrimental effect on adjacent native vegetation or wetlands.
(Policy 5.1.2, revised) Explore the feasibility of a resource protection ordinance, which would
provide incentives for developers to minimize impervious surfaces. (Cross Reference: See Future Land
Use, Policy 1.2.1; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.3).
(Policy 5.2.3, new) Encourage provision of environmentally-friendly features such as "green
roofs", cisterns, water gardens, porous pavement, and natural landscapes (with native plants), as
appropriate. (Cross Reference: See Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.9)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY AND SUSTAINABILITY (& MISC)- ~1 new policy 12 revised)
(Policy 1.1.2, revised) Use the following peaking factors based upon the average design flow
(ADF), when evaluating collection force main and lift station capacity: flows to 0.050 MGD ADF
use a 3.5 factor, flows 0.050 to 0.250 MGD ADF use a 3.0 factor, and flows above 0.250 MGD
ADF use a factor of 2.5.
(Policy 1.5.2, revised) Follow the exclusive authority of SJRWMD to regulate consumptive use.
(Policy 2.8.4, revised) Provide fire flows in single family detached residential areas of 500 GPM
at 20 psi residual pressure and fire flows in non-residential and multi-unit residential of 1,250
GPM at 20 psi residual pressure.
(Policy 2.8.5, revised) Provide a fire flow duration of 10 hours. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure
Element, Policy IV-B-8.4)
(Policy 3.1.1, revised) Adopt minimum LOS for municipal solid waste at 3.7 pounds per person
per day, and utilize the LOS to plan for future demand.
(Policy 3.1.6, revised from Policy IV-C-2.1) Ensure that the City's waste collection provider utilizes
adequate equipment to maintain the City's LOS.
(Policy 3.2.1, revised) Continue to have a collection process in place for curbside pickup of
recyclable materials, as approved by Seminole County Solid Waste Division.
(Policy 3.3.1, revised) Help the County promote and support the County's Household Hazardous
Waste Program.
(Policy 4.1.1, revised) Adopt LOS standards as follows: Require new development and
redevelopment to meet the following water quality and quantity standards...
• Local Roadway - 25-year, 24-hour design storm event (8.6 inches of rainfall).
(Policy 4.3.1, revised) Require compensating storage for flood water displaced by development
below the elevation of the 100-year flood. Locate compensating storage within the same
drainage sub-basin and below the 100-year base flood elevation and above the estimated
seasonal high groundwater table elevation.
(Policy 4.5.3, new) Coordinate with Lake Jesup Basin stakeholders regarding the restoration of
Lake Jesup to remove its classification by FDEP as an impaired waterbody.
(Policy 5.1.9, revised) Restrict irrigation hours to be at least as restrictive as SIRWMD's and
require rain sensor devices or a switch that overrides the system when adequate rainfall has
occurred.. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply Work Plan [Exhibit IV-C-1], Item 7)
(Policy 5.2.1, revised) Adopt a local Waterwise ordinance and promote, through educational
programs and publications, the use of Waterwise practices, which include low or no water
landscaping, the use of solid waste compost, efficient irrigation systems, and the prohibition of
non-native, invasive plant species, which will result in the conservation of water. (Cross Reference:
See Water Supply Work Plan [Exhibit IV-C-1 ], Item 2; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.6)
Policies that were not necessary were deleted. These included:
Policy IV-A-1.4, Objective IV-C-2, Policy IV-C-2.2, Policy IV-D-5.3, Policy IV-D-5.4 [as originally
numbered].
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EAR-Based Amendments, March 2009
Prepared For:
City of Winter Springs
Community Development Department
1 126 i`East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
Prepared By:
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I TABLE OF CONTENTS
IV-A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES .................................................................................1
IV-B. SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT .....................................................................................19
A. Introduction .................................................................
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B. Sanitary Sewer Facilities inventory ...............................................................................19
1 . Public Sanitary Sewer Facilities Inventory ............................................................................. 19
a. Operational Responsibility ................................................................................................ 19
b. Service Area ....................................................................................................................... 19
c. Predominant Users ...............................................................................................................20
d. Sanitary Sewer Facility Design and Capacity ...............................................................22
2. Private Sanitary Sewer Facilities Design ...............................................................................24
a. Septic Tank Suitability ........................................................................................................24
C. Sanitary Sewer Facility Needs Analysis .......................................................................26
1. Sanitary Sewer Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies .........................................................26
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies ..................................................................26
b. Future Demand Capacity ...................................................................................................26
2. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities .................................................................27
a. Wastewater Treatment Plants ..........................................................................................27
b. Collection System Performance ........................................................................................~
3. Sanitary Sewer Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting .....................27
IV-C. POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT ......................................................................................33
A. Introduction .........................................................................................................................33
B. Public Potable Water Facilities Inventory ............................................................................33
a. Operational Responsibility ................................................................................................33
b. Service Area ......................................................................................................................... 33
c. Water Treatment Plants ....................................................................................................
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d. Water Quality ..................................................................................................................... 36
e. Distribution System ..............................................................................................................39
f. Public Wells ..........................................................................................................................39
g. Potable Water Storage Facilities ....................................................................................39
h. High Service Pumps .............................................................................................................40
i. Consumptive Use Permit .....................................................................................................40
C. Alternative Water Sources ...................................................................................................41
D. Conservation Programs ................................................................................................42
E. Water Supply Concurrency ............................................................................................42
F. Projected Water Needs And Sources .............................................................................43
a. Population .............................................................................................................................43
b. Potable Water Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies ..................................................43
c. Future Demand Capacity ...................................................................................................43
d. Fire Protection ......................................................................................................................44
e. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities ..........................................................44
G. Future Wafer Sources .....................................................................................................48
H. Future Conservation Programs .....................................................................................48
I. Water Supply Projects .....................................................................
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IV-D. SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT .................................................
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A. Introduction .........................................................................................................................52
B. Solid Waste Facilities Inventory ...........................................................................................53
a. Operational Responsibility ................................................................................................53
b. Service Area and Predominant Users ..............................................................................54
c. Solid Waste Facility Design and Capacity ....................................................................54
d. Environmental Compliance, Assistance and Pollution Prevention Program (ECAP3)56
e. Recycling Program ..............................................................................................................59
C. Solid Waste Facility Needs Analysis ........................................................
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1. Solid Waste Surpluses and Deficiencies .................................................................................60
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies .................................................................60
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b. Future Demand Capacity ...................................................................................................
2. Performance and Condition of Existing Solid Waste Facilities .........................................63
3. Solid Waste Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting ...........................63
IV-E. DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT ...............................................................................................67
A. Introduction ...................................................................................................................67
B. Stormwater Facilities Inventory ...........................................................................................70
1. Operational Responsibility .................................................................................................72
2. Geographic Service Area ..................................................................................................73
3. Capacity and Level of Service ..........................................................................................74
C. Stormwater Facility Capacity Analysis .........................................................................76
1. General Performance and Problem Areas ...........................................................................L
2. Future Demand and Facility Improvements ...........................................................................78
IV-F. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT ...................................81
A. Introduction ...................................................................................................................81
B. Aquifer Recharge Inventory ..........................................................................................81
1. Hydrogeology ............................................................................................................................81
a. Surficial Aquifer ...................................................................................................................81
b. Intermediate Aquifer ..........................................................................................................82
c. Floridan Aquifer .................................................................................................................. 83
d. Groundwater Quality of the Floridan Aquifer ..............................................................83
2. Aquifer Recharge Analysis .......................................................................................................83
3. Regulatory Framework ..............................................................................................................84
a. State Regulation .................................................................................................................. 84
b. Local Regulations .................................................................................................................88
IV-G. INFRASTRUCTURE TERMS AND CONCEPTS ....................................................................89
A. Sanitary Sewer Terms and Concepts .............................................................................89
B. Solid Waste Terms and Concepts ..................................................................................89
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I C. Stormwater and Drainage Terms and Concepts ............................................................89
D. Aquifer Recharge Terms and Concepts .........................................................................91
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LIST OF TABLES
Table IV - B - 1: Wastewater Treatment Plants ................................ 20
Table IV - B - 2: Existina Sanitary Sewer Customers ................... 20
Table IV - B - 3: Lift Stations ..................................................................... 23
Table IV - C - 1: Existing Potable Water Customers ................ 34
Table IV - C - 2: Water Treatment Plants .............................................. .. 36
Table IV - C - 3: Inventory of Existing Wells. 39
Table IV - C - 4• Existina Potable Water Storage Facilities 40
Table IV - C - 5: Existina High Service Pumping Facilities 40
Table IV - C - 6: Existina Water Plant Desian Capacities 40
Table IV - C - 7: Projected Water Demands in MGD .......................... 44
Table IV - C - 8: Projected Demand. Facility Capacity and Permit Conditions 45
Table IV - C - 9: Water Supply Needs and Sources 47
Table IV-D- 1: Capacity, Demand and County Level of Service..... 62
Table IV-D- 2: City of Winter Springs Solid Waste Collection 62
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Map IV-B- 2: Reclaimed Water Service Area. 25
Mag IV-C- 2: Service Area .................................. 35
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I Exhibit IV-C~3- 1: Water Supply Work Plan, March 2009t~~-~9A~ ................................................49
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CHAPTER IV-~
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A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
SANITARY SEWER
GOAL 1: To provide an effective system of wastewater collection, treatment, and treated
effluent disposal or reuse to meet the needs of all City residents and non-residential
establishments within the City ervice area while protecting the environment and
public health.
Objective 1.1: Existing Wastewater Treatment. The City shall correct existing deficiencies;
ensure that the minimum Level of S<;ervice (LOS1 for sanitary sewer is met; and, provide a level of
treatment that meets the water quality standards for effluent limitations established by the FDEP.
Policy 1.1.1: Adopt LOS standards for sanitary
sewer treatment ~a~eat 100 gallons per ~ erson per day.
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s~a-1}-tiUse the following peaking factors based upon the average
design flow (ADF), when evaluatina collection force main and lift station
capacity: flows to 0.050 MGD ADF use a 3.5 factor, flows 0.050 to
0.250 MGD ADF use a 3.0 factor, and flows above 0.250 MGD ADF
use a factor of 2.5.
Policy 1.1.3: ~-- ';'~,- :'-~" --Maintain
program and update the
replacements.
an active sanitary sewer system-_mapping
model ~-annually to prioritize needed
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Ae~ey-1,~3tPolicy 1.1.4: Reauire attrll improvements and/or additions to sanitary
sewer facilities sto be compatible and adequate to meet the
adopted'~~--~~' ~`~~°-~--~' OS standards.
~iejr--lam=Policy 1.1.5: Require a-~rll land use amendments i•-rer~reto inclu a an
analysis of the impact of such amendment on the adopted level-e€
serv~eeLOS standard and existing sanitary sewer facilities.
Rely-4~~rPolicy 1.1.6: '''t~~-r-r~-Tk~}~}~Plan construction of new sanitary sewer
treatment facilities when capacity allocation of existing facilities is at
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new facilities ready for operation when capacity allocation of existing
facilities is at ninety percent (90%) of available capacity.
°~•~-1z;-,~Policv 1.1.7: Maintain a quarterly monitoring program to evaluate
wastewater treatment efficiencies and submit quarterly operating
reports to the FDEP documenting results, including data relating to
average and maximum daily flows.
1:9sPolicv 1.1.8: Maintain a quarterly groundwater =monitoring program to
evaluate groundwater quality and submit the results to FDEP.
~-e1+e~A:Poli~ 1.1.9: Comply with bond covenants to ensure the maintenance and
operations of facilities, and to provide recommendations for system
maintenance and improvements.
~e~itPolicv 1.1.10: Encourage continuing education of operating staff to ensure
proficiency with respect to optimization of treatment and disposal
processes.
n_i:_.. , , "•~olicy 1.1.11: ire-E-~~rRequire that all City owned wastewater
treatment plants be operated and maintained by State-certified
operators. Allow trainees
under the supervision of State-certified operators r~to be used, when
allowed by regulatory requirements.
Objective 1.2: Future Wastewater Treatment. The City shall reserve sewer capacity and
coordinate the extension of facilities and increased capacity for approved and vested
developments.
Policy 1.2.1: Define regulations for sewer allocation vested rights and the period
of vesting ---~"'-~ -'~~-~-' in the City's Code of Ordinances.
Policy 1.2.2: *~+ ~~--fte~nn~~3~~fef~ cj€ ec~~et~~~enear--€E3r 3at~~~~~~--~e~a~o erg' -m
eEnsure reserved capacity and adequate sanitary sewer facilities are
in place with the impact of development, _ ~
reauirina payment of applicable sewer ice-service availability fees
after a determination of concurrence and upon development approval
prior to permit application-fer--lei or allow payment of a
reservation fee with subseauent payment of sewer service availability
fees at time of permittina.
Policy 1.2.3: eke-~-~st~~lmplement the chedule of
Capital Improvements (SC11 to ~ avoi
future deficiencies and update the SCI annually in
conjunction with the City's x~r~budgetin~c process.
Policy 1.2.4: Define t=i=he City's sewer service area :'-~" '~~ -'~~~-~~' by the corporate
limits of the City and those other areas located outside the corporate
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limits, which are established by the City Commission by a written
instrument. Reauire that property
owners of properties located in unincorporated Seminole County eke
xecute and
record an annexation agreement approved by the City Commission
before they are provided sanitary sewer service. "'''-~~ ~;~~- ---~-- ~'::--
~Provide wholesale sanitary sewer service to other cities and Seminole
County, as appropriate, feasible, and by written agreement.
Policy 1.2.5: "r'_-~ ~~~ ~'.;w'-'. ~~oordinate with the County and the ''-ne~~
DOT to plan to provide all future sewer pipes
and/or sleeves required for subsurface road placement.
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Policy 1.2.6:~;~-E:~t~Coordinate
efforts to take advantage
maintenance costs possible
sewers.
the utility and transportation planning
of the most economical construction and
when installing utility lines, roads and
Objective 1.3: Maximize Existing Facilities. The City shall maximize existing sanitary sewer
facilities within its service area and shall promote compact efficient growth patterns.
Policy 1.3.1: "'''-~- ~;~~,- ::'-~" °Dequire new developments to connect to the central
sanitary sewer system where available and to design and construct all
sanitary sewer facilities in accordance with the City's
ode of Ordinances.
Policy 1.3.2: Incorporate means and methods in the City's Code of Ordinances-
.. to ensure connection to the City's
sanitary sewer system, where available, for those properties that lie
within the service area.
Policy 1.3.3: Discourage development in the service area from utilizing septic tanks
and prohibit the use of package wastewater treatment plants.
Policy 1.3.4: ,
E~Require eke-new development to extend the central sewer
system at the developer's expense to service subject property.
Policy 1.3.5: Maintain adequate sanitary sewer ~~---€eeYService availability
charaes and user rates to ensure funding for new treatment, collection
and effluent disposal systems.
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Policy 1.3.6: ndertake a
utility rate structure study in 2009 and make recommendations on the
~propriate rate of increase for water conservation rates for
reclaimed water and potable water. Update the rate study every five
5 ears.
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• Objective 1.4: Septic Tanks. The City shall mandate connection to the central sewer
system, when available, for existing residences and commercial establishments, which are served
by septic systems and are deemed to be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of the
general public.
Policy 1.4.1: Consider "a=~rvailable" l-to mean within fifty (50) feet of a sanitary
sewer collection system and accessible by a legally recorded easement
or right-of-way. (Cross Reference: See Future Land Use Element. Policy 1.2.41
Policy 1.4.2: ~ ~ Identify and map those areas within the City's
service area, which are served by septic systems, and prioritize areas
which may require central sewer service based on soil suitability,
density, and environmental concerns. (Cross Reference: See Future Land Use
Element. Policy 1 .2.31
°-"~-- '.~~Policy 1.4.3: Prioritize and incorporate line extensions into the e-~r
SCI to connect existing septic areas to the central
sanitary sewer system. ''"~-~~ ~;~~,- ~'-~" -Require the participation of the
existing residents and/or developers in the cost of the sewer main line
extensions and explore all possible means of funding the line
extensions and connections.
Remy-4:4,3~Policy 1.4.4: ~4~e-(~-~~Coordinate with the Seminole County Health
Department to ensure that where central sewer service is available, no
new septic system permits shall be approved for any new development
or for any existing systems which have been determined to be
inoperable or detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of the
general public.
Objective 1.5: EHlueni Disposal. The City shall continue to prevent the discharge of
wastewater into ~+state and local waters through the continued utilization and expansion of its
reclaimed water system.
Policy 1.5.1: Maintain treatment facilities to provide for "unrestricted access" levels
of treatment to allow for reuse of reclaimed water for irrigation of
landscaped areas, as well as use in allowable industrial applications.
Policy 1.5.2: _ ,
F~here reel!st~ne~ ~ai`er f~sve~ebie-Follow the exclusive authority of
SJRWMD to reaulate consumptive use.
Policy 1.5.3: ~e-E~-~;kRequire the installation of reclaimed water systems for
all new development, which contain or abut existing or planned
reclaimed water routes. Allow c(:onnection of the reclaimed system to
the potable water syste~~ ;'-~"'~~- ~"-----~-' when reclaimed water is not
provided until such time as reclaimed water becomes available.
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Policy 1.5.4: Provide backup storage and disposal of excess reclaimed water
(during wet periods) y the City's existing spray fields
and percolation ponds.
Policy 1.5.5: ''''-~ ~:~~;- ;'-~" ~'_'onsider applying for permits to allow discharge of
reclaimed water into wetlands during periods of "emergency".
~elieT~'~=~ki~~t~ ,~-TnMaintain a public awareness and education program
regarding the use of reclaimed water.
Policy 1.5.6•
POTABLE WATER (Ord. 2007-11; 07-23-2007)
GOAL 2: To plan for and assure an adequate supply of excellent quality potable water to
meet the needs of all City residents and non-residential establishments within the City ~..c `~~r
end within the City's service area during the ?{-}-?52030- planning horizon.
Objective 2.1: Central System. Based upon adopted Level of Sservice (LOS1 standards,
analysis in the City's Water Supply Plan 2007, and the SJRWMD's District Water Supply Plan
2005 and 2006 Addendum, the City shall determine timing for upgrading the Central System
(Supply and Treatment System) based on the following evaluation criteria:
Policy 2.1.1: ''''-~~ ~~~~-'; '-~----' -~r ~ ~~~-~----Adopt LOS standards for potable water
supply : `~~" '--- - ~- -•'~-t 1 15 gallons (minimumLper person per
day. (Cross Reference: ~e~Capital Improvement Element, Policy 1.2.1-d.)
Policy 2.1.2: Reauire total well capacity -to equal or exceed the Maximum
Day Demand (MDD), including design fire flow demand. Maximum Day
Demand (MDD) =Total Wafer Consumed, divided by 365 days, x
Maximum Day Peak Factor (2.0). (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element
Policy ~-~-2.8.4)
Policy 2.1.3: Require that even w~'-ith the largest well out of service, total well
capacity :rks~l-will equal or exceed the Average Daily Demand (ADD).
Average Daily Demand (ADD) is the total water consumed during a
calendar year divided by 365 days.
Policy 2.1.4: Maintain t=he capacity of the aeration system ~~'~-'equal to or
greater than the Maximum Day Demand (MDD).
Policy 2.1.5: _se a peak
factor of 1.1 GPM per equivalent residential connection (ERC) in the
calculation of the system's ability to meet the '~--~' ~~ ; ~~-~--~LOS
standard, when evaluating system pump capacity.
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Policy 2.1.6: ~~t~g-~~~t t~e~xrge~t~a~e" ~; ~~ ~e~~„ate the wellfield
capacity ~}~~'n„--;~~e ~;,t the average daily demand with the
assumption that the largest well is out of service.
Policy 2.1.7: Require that any new wells be constructed to produce
capacities between 1200 and 2400 gallons per minute.
Policy 2.1.8: =~keMaintain a storage tank capacity ~~f at least one-half
(1 /2) of the average daily consumption volume.
Policy 2.1.9: ~keProvide water distribution system .- peak flow storage
for the difference between peak flow and well flow for the duration of
the fire flow, with a buffer of 10%. Fire flow is the flow of water
required to fight a major fire. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element
Policy I~=-1~-2.8.4)
Policy 2.1.10: ~reMaintain a minimum high service pump capacity mat least ~e
equal to the maximum daily peak factor demand, assuming that the
largest high service pump -is out of service.
Policy 2.1.11: Maintain the water distribution system :~to be capable of
delivering the peak hour flow (without fire demand) with a minimum
residual pressure of -twenty (20) pounds per square inch (psi).
Policy 2.1.12: Restrict t=he maximum velocity through any pipe -veto 8 feet per
second.
Policy 2.1.13: 'f'he ~~~~t~r~--}~-:~kc---'~;-;;7Meet the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP) criteria of providing ~,~-half the
maximum daily flow: for auxiliary power.
Objective 2.2: Operations 8~ Maintenance. The City will annually adopt programs and
activities to maintain the central system.
Policy 2.2.1: "'''-~ ~'~~• ---~" --- :;aintain the Ci~'s tt~-potable water treatment facilities
in optimum condition by the implementation of a preventive
maintenance program.
Policy 2.2.2: _eview water fee methodology and user rates annually
during the budget process to ensure adequate funding for treatment,
storage and distribution facilities.
Policy 2.2.3: "'''--~ ':~~:- ---~" -'^evelop a system to review individual customer water
meters to ensure proper readings of those meters.
Policy 2.2.4: =f~C~~-ill---Institute a replacement or "change out" schedule for
meters in the field to ensure replacement when accuracies exceed the
industry tolerance range. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply Work Plan
(Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 1)
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w Policy 2.2.5: ~-I}Implement improvements and/or additions to potable water
facilities as needed to correct LOS deficiencies
t~--~• ~'~~~ ~~'•~•~•~ Lei f,~ at.r~tee,, based upon data and
analysis in the City's Water Supply Plan 2007, and the SJRWMD's
District Water Supply Plan 2005.
Policy 2.2.6: Implement iJ-mprovements and/or additions to potable water facilities
s#~lwhich comply-x>• with, as a minimum, rthe standards recognized
and approved by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
specifically including the American Society of Civil Engineers and the
American Water Works Association.
Objective 2.3: Future Demand. Based upon population projections and analysis in the City's
Wafer Supply Plan 2007, the City shall ensure the supply and treatment of safe potable water
through the '2030-planning horizon to meet the adopted Llevel of S-service (LOS) standards,
as well as the requirements of both the City's Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-B-1) and
SJRWMD's District Water Supply Plan 2005 and 2006 Addendum.- The City's consumptive use
permit is pending approval with SJRWMD Should the CUP process result in any changes to the
City's projected water demand the Water Supply Work Plan will be undated accordinstly.
Policy 2.3.1:
', eview future demands
to verify that there are no needs for future expansion of potable water
facilities.- based upon the adopted LOS and data and analysis in the
City's Wafer Supply Plan 2007.
Policy 2.3.2: ap the City's potable groundwater demand at
2013 levels ands:-k~rl~ determine the most cost-effective option for
augmenting this system with an alternative water source. ''''~-~ ~:"•~ .L~"
,Pursue cooperative efforts with SJRWMD, Seminole County, and other
local jurisdictions, in providing cost-effective solutions. (Cross Reference:
See Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 1, 5 & 61
Policy 2.3.3: rr ~ _ ,~~._....~ ------.,a ........~~ :.... ,,:~ti;_~o.~..~ :............. :~ Y~Y.-1..~:~~
_eevaluate the potable
water system capacity and ensure that the central water system can
meet'•°-~' ~` ~~°-~~-~LOS standards prior to issuance of a development
order if new development would result in a significant increase in
population beyond current projections. (Cross Reference: See Future Land Use
Element, Policy 1.2.21
~iey-~,3,3~rPolicy 2.3.4: 'Tl~ ~~nn ~`ontinue to monitor groundwater supply
conditions in conjunction with the ' .
r_SJRWMD-era--rc~i~:~•-~...~ :._ ,~.. __ ~ ~.c «L .. 1Y7.....~_C.....~1_. lVl~~L
-re-y
Jam. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element Policy ~-~1.4; and Water
Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 11
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As~ie~y-~3~4sPolicv 2.3.5: ''''--- ';~~-• ; t~•-" -encourage and require, as needed, the
interconnection and- looping of existing and proposed segments of the
potable water distribution system.
ObjeNive 2.4: Capital Improvements. The City shall plan capital improvements to meet
future needs and projected deficiencies.
Policy 2.4.1: Maintain the mathematical model of the transmission system .--:'
~-in the files for subsequent computer analysis to determine
the water use demands.
Policy 2.4.2: ~r~=i-ter--:}h~s~trmplement the five-year Schedule of Capital
Improvements `~~~-'~-a'~SCI,Lfor potable water facilities adopted in the
Capital Improvements Element.
Policy 2.4.3: eview the SCI
annually and adopt a City budget that prioritizes needed potable
water improvements to meet the demands of future growth and
approved developments.
Policy 2.4.4: Uadate t=he City's Water Supply Plan, 2007 at
intervals coinciding with the District Water Supply Plan, 2005 updates,
to ensure consistency between the State, regional, and local levels.
Policy 2.4.5: "'''---':~~,- ---~" --valuate the production, expansion capabilities, and life
expectancy of the water treatment plants in each update to the Water
Supply Plan, 2007.
Objective 2.5: ells. The City shall evaluate water supply sources and
quality considerations when deve-oping new wells, as well as repairing or improving the existing
central potable water system.
Policy 2.5.1: eke-C~-s~al~Maintain a five hundred (500) foot minimum spacing
between wells, where practicable. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply Work
Plan [Exhibit IV-C-1], Item 8; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.21
Policy 2.5.2: ~k~3e-F:tt~Consider surrounding land uses when making the final
selection of any well site. (Cross Reference: See Water SUpply Work Plan
[Exhibit IV-C-1 ], Item 8)
Policy 2.5.3: equire well placement 13eto have a 100-foot
minimum setback from sewer lines. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply Work
Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 81
Policy 2.5.4: ""'-~';~~.- ;'-~" °Require a 200-foot minimum setback for well placement
from septic tanks. (Cross Reference: See Water Su~~ly Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-
11. Item 81
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Policy 2.5.5: i-'i-"~ ~:~•,- ; ~-~" --conduct an investigation by a geohydrologist to
estimate the recommended well size and depth, pumping capacity,
casing length, projected aquifer drawdown, and any other site specific
considerations to be utilized in the final design. (Cross Reference: See Water
Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11 Item 8)
Policy 2.5.6: `''~--- ';~~,- ;:t-~" Investigate and pursue the acquisition of property near
Water Treatment Plant #2 and Water Treatment Plan #3, for future
treatment needs and protection of wellfields. (Cross Reference: See water
Suooly Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 8)
Policy 2.5.7: "Iz~E=~t-~, ,;}~}}-EConduct a detailed analysis of potential well
contamination sources.
Objective 2.6: Service Area. The City shall adopt a service area boundary for potable
water and shall discourage leapfrog development and urban sprawl.
Policy 2.6.1: Define t=he City's potable water service area ~'-~" ~_~ -'--r~---' '-y the
corporate limits of the City except as otherwise established by the City
Commission by written agreement.
Policy 2.6.2: Reauire b~,efore providing potable water service to properties located
in unincorporated Seminole County, ;~ that the
property owners receiving service execute and record an annexation
agreement approved by the City Commission.
Policy 2.6.3: ~ke~--rH~Provide or receive wholesale potable water service to
or from other cities and Seminole County by written agreement.
Policy 2.6.4: ",-t--- !;~~,- ;'~~"continue to be the provider of potable water to residents
and nonresidential establishments within the City's service area except
as otherwise established by the City Commission by written agreement.
Policy 2.6.5: "~''--- ~,~~,- ~'-: " -%'ontinue to maximize the efficient use of the City's
potable water treatment facilities as a unified city water system.
Policy 2.6.6: eke-~E}3~Discourage urban sprawl by delineating a Service Area
boundary. (Cross Reference: See Water Suooly Work Plon (Exhibit IV-B-11 Item 11
• Require a:kll new developments within the City's Service Area
Ito connect to the City's existing centralized water
supply/treatment facilities, except as otherwise established by the
City Commission by written agreement.
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• ~ _rovide service only to those areas included in
the City's delineated Service Area, except as otherwise
established by the City Commission by written agreement.
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• • ~' , _equire new home construction to connect to City
water service when it is available in an adjacent right-of-way.
• Prohibit reconnection to private well service in lieu of City
potable water nce connected to City service
except for irriaation purposes.
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Objective 2.7: Reclaimed Wpter. When reviewing applications for development orders
within the City limits, the City shall consider impact on the environment, including the ability to be
served by the City's existing water facilities. The City shall maintain initiatives to conserve
potable water resources, which ensure that existing level of service standards for potable water,
do not increase more than twenty (20) gallons per person per day. (Cross Reference: See water
Suaoly Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 11
Policy 2.7.1: Maintain a progressive water rate structure to ensure conservation of
potable water and to provide an incentive for the use of treated
wastewater for irrigation purposes. (Cross Reference: See water Suaplx
Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 3 & 71
Policy 2.7.2: Maintain the reclaimed wastewater effluent program whereby
wastewater is treated to standards consistent with Florida Department
of Environmental Protection (FDEP) requirements for "unrestricted public
access" irrigation of private and public areas. (Cross Reference: See water
Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 31
Policy 2.7.3: Prohi it potable water •--~" ~~~ '-~ •-~~~' for irrigation use in areas
where reclaimed water is available for such irrigation. (Cross Reference:
See Infrastructure Element Policy ~-5:-k1.5.2; and Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit
IV-C-11, Item 1 & 31
Policy 2.7.4: ~=1~~E'~~Implement the five-year CI
for reclaimed water facilities adopted in the Capital Improvements
Element, (Cross Reference: See
Water Suooly Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 5)
Policy 2.7.5: Maintain the requirement that all new developments, which contain or
abut existing or planned routes of the City's reclaimed water
distribution system, connect to the reclaimed water system prior to
occupancy. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element Policy f-V-1=X5.1.8; and
Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 3 & 41
Policy 2.7.6: ''''-~ ~;~~.- :'-~" ~-~Maintain specific requirements for the use of low
consumption plumbing devices in the Code of Ordinances. (Cross
Reference: See Infrastructure Element Policy rc~r5-1.6; Water Supply Work Plan
(Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 1, 2 & 7; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.4x)
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Policy 2.7.7: ~=1 --efAdhere to
f~~t-rie~SJRWMD emergency water shortage restrictions
Policy 2.7.8: ''''~~';~~,~ ;'~~" °Dequire fifty (50%) percent of the required landscaping
area, as indicated in the Land Development Regulations; to be
XeriscapingT^^ or site suitable native plant material4. (Cross Reference: See
Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 2 & 71
Objective 2.8: Fire Protection. Provide adequate delivery and distribution of potable
water to meet fire protection demand within the City t-~~e~-~,~and the City's service
area.
Policy 2.8.1: 'r't_.. ~;~~•- ; t-~" ~--Monitor, evaluate, repair and replace the existing
water delivery and distribution system to ensure the system can deliver
the needed gallon per minute flows to meet fire protection demands.
Policy 2.8.2: eke-C=i~}~-sl~a~-r~=rMaintain an active water system and fire hydrant
mapping and numbering program.
Policy 2.8.3: ~~}~'1-eExtend water distribution mains to areas within the City's
service area and provide adequate fire protection service to residents
and non-residential establishments located within the service area
provided the residents/developers participate in the costs.
• + t + c n~___,. ~t ccn ~n1\,r t~ _•a t
~.~..~ ~y r~~ ~~s
Policy 2.8.4: Provide fire flows in single family detached residential areas of 500
GPM at 20 gsi residual pressure and fire flows in non-residential and
multi-unit residential of 1.250 GPM at 20 psi residual pressure.
Policy 2.8.5: ~ ', Provide €er--a fire flow duration of 10
hours, .. (Cross Reference: See
Infrastructure Element Policy ~~-2.8.4)
SOLID WASTE
GOAL 3: To provide efficient and safe Solid Waste disposal facilities and collection services
on a regular basis for all City residents and commercial establishments within the City -~t `~-T
Ito protect the environment and public health.
Objective 3.1: Solid Waste Disposal. The City shall coordinate the disposal of solid waste
throughout the planning horizon in a safe and efficient manner.
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~
Policy 3.1.1: eke-C~sAdopt minimum
-~--~
-~i
; ~~-~--~LOS for municipal solid waste
~'~°'~~~t 3.7~ pounds per person per day, _--'~~~'~ ---~" '-~ --~~'~----a-nd
utilize the LOS to plan for future demand.
Policy 3.1.2: ' : , _ Provide solid
waste franchise administration and coordination of billing matters.
Policy 3.1.3: Contract or perform all solid waste disposal
- 'n a manner that
complies with all applicable city, regional, state and federal solid
waste disposal standards
Policy 3.1.4: Mandate solid waste collection for all residential,
commercial and industrial land uses within the City
through the use of contracted haulers
Policy 3.1.5: - ontinue to monitor
complaints regarding residential and commercial solid waste collection
by the contracted hauler to ensure that the most efficient, orderly,
sanitary and environmentally sound service is being provided.
Policy 3.1.6: Ensure that the City's waste collection provider utilizes adequate
equipment to maintain the City's LOS.
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81~H~Objective 3.2: Recycling. The City shall require a reduction in municipal solid waste
final disposal in landfill facilities by maintaining and promoting its recycling program.
~iey-3~1-:Polic y 3.2.1: ~e~l--eContinue to have a collection process in
place for curbside pickup of_ ,•, ~ , ,
~recvclable materials. as approved by Seminole County Solid
Waste Division.
~e~iey-3:3:2-:Polic y 3.2.2: Continue to have a collection process in
place for curbside pickup of yard waste.
~'e-fiey-3.3s3tPolic v 3.2.3: ~ '' _romote the efforts of
Seminole County towards the reduction of the solid waste stream.
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~eFiey-3,3~4.Policv 3.2.4: eke--E=tt~° :~-~aai-tEndeavor to coordinate with Seminole
County with respect to Solid Waste Management and Waste Recycling
Programs.
6bteeti-ve-3:4:Objective 3.3: Hazardous Waste. The City shall coordinate with the County to
monitor and control the disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with &state law.
Feliejr-3,4s-~~Policy 3.3.1: ~=ke-~t~~ ;;'yelp the County promote and support the
County's Household Hazardous Waste.^~--~~~`,-'~~,-Program4.
DRAINAGE
GOAL 4: Provide a stormwater system of appropriate capacity to protect the life
and property of the citizens of ~'' the City, as well as decreasing adverse
environmental impacts attributable to stormwater runoff.
Objective 4.1: Flood Control. The City shall achieve and maintain the following adopted
stormwater management Level of sService (LOS) standards that shall meet or exceed state and
federal regulations for stormwater quality and quantity.
Policy 4.1.1: Adopt LOS standards as follows: Require n~Few development and
redevelopment ~. _ , , to
meet the following water quality and quantity'~~---~ntandards.
• Water Quantity - At a minimum, the peak post-development runoff
rate shall not exceed peak pre-development runoff rate for the 25-
year, 24-hour storm event. In addition, if downstream facilities (from
the positive outfall of the development) are inadequate to convey the
peak discharge for the design storm event, the development shall be
required to accommodate its proportion of basin runoff rate above
the downstream systems actual capacity.
• Water Quality -stormwater treatment shall be required to serve
the development through a stormwater treatment system which is site-
specific; or serve sub-areas of the City and, if applicable, Seminole
County. Regardless of the area served, the stormwater treatment
system must provide a level of treatment which meets the requirements
of the Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).
• Roadway construction -All public roadways within a development,
and required as part of the development order, shall be designed
and constructed to standards which do not allow any amount of water
above the roadway during the following storm events for the following
roadway types:
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• Local Roadway - 25-year, 24-hour design storm event (8_6~-:9
inches of rainfall).
• Collector Roadway - 25-year, 24-hour design storm event (8.6
inches of rainfall).
• Arterial Roadway - 100-year, 24-hour design storm event (10.6
inches of rainfall).
Objective 4.2: Stormwater Mcater Plan. The City shall maintain and utilize~~he
Stormwater Master Plan and its updates which establishes high water elevations, addresses
existing deficiencies, and coordinates the construction of new and replacement facilities.
Policy 4.2.1: "'''~•- ''~•,- ~'~~" ---Maintain a detailed inventory and analysis of the
existing drainage facilities within the City's municipal boundaries in
the City's Stormwater Master Plan.
Policy 4.2.2: ''"'~--':~~,- :~'-~" •~-Maintain a digital map of the drainage facilities within
the City and require new developments to provide copies of their
Stormwater design for incorporation into the City's ~x~database.
Policy 4.2.3: ° ~ ~ •-- -•~ ~~--- ':~~-- ~ ~-~" --Utilize the expertise of a professional
engineer to run models of the City's Stormwater system based upon
critical design storm events periodically on an as-needed basis and
when necessary update the Stormwater Master Pla ..
Policy 4.2.4: ''''~-~ ~~.-..._.-_.,.~.... r,r,., ~.._ ,~,..~ `~~>> ~'nclude review of Stormwater quality
discharged into surface water bodies and recommendations for
needed improvements- in the Stormwater Master Plan.
Policy 4.2.5: '1"he ~~-~~-~-----~~~° "~°~~~° T"°-- :'-°" --Establish priorities for Stormwater
system replacements, iensurina correction of existing drainage facility
deficiencies, and providing for future facility needs in the Stormwater
Master Plan.
Policy 4.2.6: Include in the Stormwater Master Plan. a funding mechanism, or
mechanisms, and schedules for completing the needed improvements
Policy 4.2.7: _ely on the Stormwater Master Plan to
prepare the City's annual budget for funding of Stormwater facility
replacement and deficiency upgrades.
Policy 4.2.8: =~1 _tilize the Stormwater Master Plan re~~
and other sources to annually update the five (5) year Schedule of
Capital mprovements (SCI) to correct existing
deficiencies and prepare for future Stormwater demands. Other
sources for the identification of 5-year SCI projects may include items
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such as damage reports from severe storm events and projects
receiving special grant funding.
Objective 4.3: Flood Plain. The City shall restrict development within the 100-year flood
plain to those uses, which will not adversely affect the capacity of the floodplain to store water.
Policy 4.3.1: _ _equire compensating storage for floodwater
displaced by development below the elevation of the 100-year flood.
Locate compensating storage within the same drainage sub-basin and
below the 100-year base flood elevation and above the estimated
seasonal high groundwater table elevation.
Policy 4.3.2: ''''~~~ !:~~,- '-~'' °Require the finished floor elevation of all structures to
be located a minimum of eighteen (18) inches above the 100-year
flood elevation.
Policy 4.3.3: ~ti~i~re €e~:~tijle,Reserve the flood plain ~k~'~-lie ~esetR~ec~ for
conservation, open space and recreation uses to preserve the natural
flow of runoff, where feasible.
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Objective 4.4: Development Impacts. The City shall protect natural resources and the
existing municipal stormwater network from the impacts of development and construction.
Policy 4.4.1: ''''-~- ';~~-~ :'-~" °Review detailed calculations for new projects prepared
by a registered professional engineer which show that retention and
detention will be accomplished to meet the adopted '~--~~
eLOS, and that there will be no negative impacts to downstream
water quality or flow rates.
Policy 4.4.2: "'''-~- ';~~;~ ~'~~~" °Review the characteristics and limitations of soil types
for new projects with regard to percolation and infiltration.
Policy 4.4.3: ''''~~~';~~,~ :'-~" °Review the impacts of proposed topographical changes
for new development.
Policy 4.4.4: ~=}re~~,~ :~--~h:eguire that -the impact from the proposed
stormwater system will not have a detrimental effect on adjacent native
vegetation or wetlands.
Policy 4.4.5: '''`-~~ ';~'-- :'~~" °Require that erosion and sediment control practices be
utilized to protect water bodies, wetlands and watercourses from
siltation during construction activities.
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Policy 4.4.6: ~~6=-k~~~=~ht~rc ';~~,- : ~~" °Dequire the planting of littoral zone
vegetation in stormwater ponds and/or lakes to provide a natural
system for the uptake of nutrients and other constituents transported by
stormwater runoff, where feasible.
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Policy 4.4.7: eke-(~y~l~--Require adequate easements for stormwater system
maintenance and conveyance.
Policy 4.4.8: Reauire new developments and redevelopmentl~~ to
handle upland flow, which presently discharges through the site.
Objective 4.5: Intergovernmental Coordination. The City of Winter Springs shall educate
citizens and coordinate with applicable jurisdictions to address stormwater issues of mutual
concern and to provide adequate'----': --~: ~--~~~' OS.
Policy 4.5.1: Develop the Stormwater Master Plan 'n
coordination with Seminole County and regulatory agencies, such as the
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FDEP. SJRWMD, and FDOT.
1ze~iey~tPolicy 4.5.2: Include in ~=the Stormwater Master Plan process --~~'
public participation review of the plan by affected citizen~~
Policy 4.5.3: Coordinate with Lake Jesup Basin stakeholders regardina the
restoration of Lake Jesup to remove its classification by FDEP as an
impaired waterbod~
NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE
GOAL 5: To provide, maintain, and protect, the surficial and Floridan aquifers to ensure that
recharge of the natural groundwater aquifer occurs in a manner which maintains sufficient quality
and quantity of the public water supply to meet current and future demands.
Objective 5.1: Natural Recharge Protection and Conservation. The City -
shall coordinate with other agencies and adopt measures in the Code of Ordinances that will
ensure preservation of natural recharge to the City's groundwater resources, as well as
conservation of our potable water sources.
Policy 5.1.1: ~~rl~}}-~rAdhere to regulations established by SJRWMD to
protect areas of high recharge. ... ,
Policy 5.1.2: ~-:'-explore the feasibility of a+} ~z___`__ ___L~~b_-esource
protection ordinance, which would provide incentives for developers to
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minimize impervious surfaces
Future Land Use. Policy 1.2.1 ;and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.341.
Policy 5.1.3: 'r''~-~ ~:~~,- ::'~~" ~~ontinue to coordinate with Seminole County, SJRWMD,
and state and federal agencies to achieve regional aquifer recharge
protection objectives. _ _. __
Policy 5.1.4: ''''-~~ ':~~- :'-~" ~~ontinue to cooperate with the SJRWMD in monitoring
e~-groundwater supply conditions and consumptive use review~~-
_ __ _ , (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element, Policy ~4-1r2.3.4~
and Water Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 111
Policy 5.1.5: 'r''-~ ':~~,- :'~~" ~~'ontinue to educate residents on the benefits of water
conservation and expand the City's water conservation efforts.
Policy 5.1.6: ''''-~-''~~- :'--" Continue to require adherence to the energy standards
of the Florida Building Code to encourage minimal use of potable
water. _ __ - _ (Cross Reference: See Water Supply Work Plan
(Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 1 & 2: and Infrastructure Element, Policy ~-~-2.7.6)
Policy 5.1.7: ontinue to expand the City's
reclaimed water systern-, to the extent possible, to increase availability
for all development. _ (Cross Reference: See t r
Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 3 & S; and ConservationT
Element, Policy 1.2.5"~~)
Policy 5.1.8: '''L--~'_:~~,- ::r-~" °Dequire installation of non-potable water systems in new
developments and encourage individual connection to its reclaimed
water system for irrigation purposes. ~ ~ : (Cross
Reference: See Infrastructure Element, Policy f-ir'-B-2.7.5: and Water Supply Work
Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 4 & 71
Policy 5.1.9: estrict irrigation hours to be at least as restrictive as
SJRWMD's and require rain sensor devices or a switch that overrides
the system when adeauate rainfall has occurred.-ee~~~l~~r
clnw~r,rr~ i_~:~_.. ,r,_a ~nn~ ,,. rn ~z ~nm~ (Cross Reference• See Water
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Supply Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11. Item 71
Objective 5.2: Best Management. The City will recognize the underlying aquifer as a finite
and delicate resource thereby necessitating the best management practices to promote
conservation.
Policy 5.2.1: Adopt a local ~~eWaterwise ordinance and
promote, through educational programs and publications, the use of
~et~e~r}~eWaterwise practices, which include low or no water
landscaping, the use of solid waste compost, efficient irrigation systems,
and the prohibition of e:~ienon-native, invasive plant species, which
will result in the conservation of water-. (Cross Reference: See Water Supply
Work Plan (Exhibit IV-C-11, Item 2; pnd Conservation Element. Policy 1.2.61
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Policy 5.2.2•
rRequire detention of stormwater runoff in the Code of Ordinances to
maximize groundwater recharge.
Policy 5.2.3: Encouraae arovision of environmentally-friendly features such as
"green roofs". cisterns. water g_ardens,.porous pavement, and natural
landscapes (with native alantsl, as aepropriate. (Cross Reference: See
S:Qnservation Element. Policy 1.2.9J.
iReEiey-5~.43~rPolicv 5.2.4: ~'~re ~~i~ ---~nMaintain a leak detection and repair
program for its potable water utilities.
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A. INTRODUCTION
The City currently owns, operates and maintains a central sanitary sewer
system. The City's collection and treatment system provides service to both residential and non-
residential users. _The City has historically been able to provide adequate sanitary sewer service
to meet the demand within the City's boundaries.
Currently, the City's wastewater facilities have little or no effect on adjacent natural resources.
This is due to the "zero discharge" approach that is currently being achieved by the City's
wastewater program. Impacts on natural resources must be considered for the overall effects of
improvements achieved by not only the City_c~-f `°~~~, but also for the sum of
improvements achieved by all treatment facilities in areas formerly tributary to the Lake Jesup
drainage basin. This information is being gathered on a continuing basis by staffs of the St. Johns
River Water Management District (SJRWMD) and the Florida Department of Environmental
Protection (FDEP), and results to date have shown significant positive results in regard to reduction
of contribution of nutrients to surface waters.
B. SANITARY SEWER FACILITIES INVENTORY
1. Public Sanitary Sewer Facilities Inventory
The City's central sanitary sewer system is comprised of two wastewater treatment plants
(WWTP), X41 lift stations, '5,854 linear feet of 20" forcemain, 1-81,489 linear
feet of forcemain ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches, and ~F~1 1 1.51 miles of gravity
sewer mains of various sizes.
Additionally, the City operates a reclaimed water system to reduce the amount of potable
water utilized for irrigation purposes. The reclaimed water system consists of two
treatment facilities and several miles of distribution lines. eke-rReclaimed treatment
facilities are located at both of the City's two wastewater treatment plants.
a. Operational Responsibility
The ity's Public Works/Utility Department is responsible
for the operations and maintenance of the central sanitary sewer and reclaimed
water systems within the City's ~irhR~~service area.
b. Service Ar
As mentioned previously, the City currently operates two W WTP's. An inventory
of the WWTP facilities is provided in Table IV-:~B-1.
The City's East WWTP is located at 1560 Winter Springs Boulevard. The location
of this WWTP and the geographic service area for the plant are shown on Map
IV-A-1.
The West WWTP is located at 1000 West S.R. 434. The location and the current
geographic service area are identified on Mqp IV-7'rB-1.
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Table IV-B - 1: Wastewater Treatment Plants
Waste Water Current Maximum Desian
Treatment Planf Location Deman Ca acit
East WWTP 1560 Winter Springs 1.048MGD 2.012 MGD
Boulevard
West WWTP 1000 West S.R. 434 1.150 MPD 2.07 MGD
Total 2.198 MGD 4.082 MGD
*The maximum desian capacity could be increased with the addition of new filters at the West WWTP.
Capacity. is determined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection.
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, February 2009
c. Predominant Users
The East WWTP generally serves any development east of Tuskawilla Road to S.R.
434 and the Oak Forest Subdivision west of Tuskawilla Road. The West WWTP
serves all development in the western section of the City including Winding Hollow,
Tuskcawilla Trace, Central Winds Park, St. Johns Landing and the Winter Springs
High School.
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There are three properties outside the City limits that are served by the City's
wastewater utility. These properties, all within the City of Oviedo, include the
medical center at S.R. 426 and Winter Springs Boulevard, the Tuscawilla Bend
Shopping Center and the Seneca Bend Subdivision. _The City provides service to
these properties as required by an old "~'-n~ UD agreement. There are no
County enclaves that are served by the City's wastewater system.
As of ~~2008, the City is providing service to 11,E-?537 residential
connections and X286 non-residential connections, for a total of 11,-9-823
sanitary sewer connections. Of the residential connections, 22 are services outside
of the City limits. Of the non-residential connections, 24 are services located
outside of the City limits. Table IV-r~B-2 gives a breakdown of the City's
wastewater connections. Only 0.4 percent of the City's total service is provided to
properties within the City of Oviedo as detailed in the preceding paragraph.
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Percentaste
Type of User
Within City Limits
within the Outside City Percentage
Limits outside the Citv
City
Residential 1 1,537 connections 98.3 % 22 connections 0.2
General Service 286 connections 1.3 % 24 connections 0.2
Total 1 1,823 connections 99.6 % 46 connections 0.4 ° o
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department. 2009.
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e-d. Sanitary Sewer Facility Desian and Capacity
Both of the City's WWTP's utilize the same process for treatment and effluent
disposal. The treatment process utilized by the plants is contact stabilization. As
previously described, the process for effluent disposal is rapid infiltration basins
(RIBS) and spray irrigation.
(1) East Wastewater Treatment Plant
The East WWTP is a Class 1 reliability facility with a capacity of 2.012
million gallons per day (MGD). The current operating demand or annual
averaae daily flow on the facility is 1.(-5048 MGD. Therefore, the
facility is operating at approximately half of its rated capacity. ;fir
(2) West Wastewater Treatment Plant
The West WWTP is a Class 1 reliability facility with a capacity of 2.07
MGD. -The current demand or averaae daily flow on this facility is
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(3) Public Wastewater Collection System and Lift Stations
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The existing wastewater collection system provides service to
approximately ninety percent (90%) of the City's households. The
remainder of City residents utilizes septic systems for wastewater
treatment.- Most of the homes that are utilizing septic tanks are located
within the Ranchlands and Seminole Pines Mobile Home Park.
The City currently operates X41 lift stations. Table IV-;kB-S identifies the
address and/or general location for each station. There are two
interceptors within the eastern half of the City's collection system, lift
stations 1 E and 5E. The western side of the system has five interceptors; lift
stations 1 W, 2W, 3W, 6W & 7W.
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Table IV-B - 3: Lift Stations
STATION # LOCATION DESCRIPTION STATION # LOCATION DESCRIPTION
1 W 156 Cory Lane 1 E 1 560 Winter Springs Blvd.
2W 619 David Street 2E 872 Chokecherr Drive
3W 600 Sheoah Blvd. 3E 728 S bilwoo Circle
4W 870 Sheoah Circle 4E 61 1 Tuscan
SW 51 East Lavista Drive 5E 800 Austin Court
6W 710 Tanalewood Road 6E 1600 Grizzl Circle
7W 607 South Edamon Avenue 7E 1627 Wood Duck Drive
8W 306-B Panama Circle 8E 1757 Seneca Blvd.
9W 492-B Club Drive 9E 940 OI White Wa
l OW 800 Alton Road 1 OE 1 163 Trotwood Blvd.
1 1 W 500 Dolphin Road 1 1 E 1839 Seneca Blvd.
12W 1000 West S.R. 403 12E 127 Cherry Creek Circle
13W 2501 Sheoard Road 13E 590 Vistawilla Blvd.
14W 1 30-A Tuskawilla Rd. 14E 160 Nandina Terrace
15W 1 37-B Seville Chase Drive 15E 1 Ol -B Bridaewood Court
16W 222 Torcaso Court 1 bE 314 Streamview Wav
17W 1 00 Windsor Cresent Street 17E 1 109 Courtney Lane
18W 299 Constitution Wax 18E 310 Tuskawilla Road
19W 701 Old Sanford Oviedo Rd 19E~ 1599 Wrentham Court
20W 398 Harbor Winds Court 20E 361 Pawnee Trail
21 W 463 Mill Stream
Source: City of Winter Springs Utility Department. February 2009.
(4) Public Effluent Disposal
Both the east and west treatment plants meet the Florida "no discharge"
requirements as defined in FDEP 62-610.200(41). _The City's land
application system consists of a combined (4) four restricted access rapid
rate filtration basins, a total of 62.8 acres, and (2) two slow rate restricted
access spray irrigation sites, a total of 77 acres. The remainder of the
system consists of public access slow rate application sites. These sites
consist of two golf courses, five City parks, three roadway median
irrigation systems, two school sites and residential commercial irrigation.
The City maintains a reduced groundwater-monitoring program. _This
program requires four 4j monitoring wells at the Dayron Perk Ponds and
one monitoring well at the Winter Springs Golf Course for the west
treatment system. _The east treatment system maintains four monitoring
wells on the Tuscawilla Golf Course and four monitoring wells at the East
Perk Ponds.
(5) Reclaimed Water System
The reuse irrigation method of reclaimed wastewater disposal is presently
encouraged by the FDEP. The broad category of reuse of reclaimed
wastewater may include such uses as agricultural irrigation, landscape
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irrigation, make up water for electrical power generation facilities,
industrial cooling water make up and other industrial uses.
Because of existing conditions in the Winter Springs area, the City has
embraced the concept of reuse, in association with existing land application
methods, as the best method to provide for future effluent disposal
capacity. _The benefits of a reuse program include:
1) Cost efficiencies for wastewater customers.
2) More efficient use of land area for development activity rather
than dedicated public land application methods.
3) Promotion of reuse water for irrigation purposes rather than use of
potable water for irrigation.
4) Support of estate and ~~l~regional goals and policies
directed toward water conservation, surface water quality
protection, and efficient use of land resources.
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The City has constructed and is currently operating a reclaimed water
program. The City's current reuse service area boundary is indicated in
Map IV-r~B-2.- As of December 2008, there are 1,644 residential and
non-residential connections to the reclaimed water system. Users of
reclaimed water are required to have in-around sprinklers systems and
hose bibs are arohibited. Recently, meters were installed on all reclaimed
water lines, so that the City is now better equipped to track reclaim water
su aae• The current average daily usage of the reclaimed water program
is 1.-i~-334 MGD. The proposed total design capacity of the system is
currently 4.082 MGD.
2. Private Sanitary Sewer Facilities Design
a. Septic Tank Suitability
The majority of City households, approximately 90%,, are served by the central
wastewater system. In addition, all commercial and industrial land uses within the
City limits are served by the City's wastewater system with the exception of the
Old Sanford-Oviedo area.
New development is required to connect to the central wastewater system where
available.- However, in the past several single-family developments have been
permitted for septic systems. The total number of single-family homes located
within the City limits utilizing septic systems for wastewater disposal is not known.
However, this number represents only a small percentage of the total. In general,
septic systems are not the most efficient means of wastewater disposal for urban
development. Limitations of existing soils, intensive maintenance requirements, soil
reclamation and/or special designs limit the effectiveness of septic systems
as a means of septic service in the Winter Springs area.
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C. SANITARY SEWER FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS
1. Sanitary Sewer Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies
Demand and '~---~' -~` ~-~~-'~-~' OS can be determined by an analysis of plant flows,
billed water, number of customers, and population served. The City's adopted
treatment'_~---~'_ -f ---~•'.-- LOS} is 100 gallons per person per days r.
To date, the City has not identified any '------' -~` :~~--~~•~LOS related existing
deficiencies within the sanitary sewer collection and treatment system. The Capital
Improvements Program identifies various projects scheduled to be completed within
the next five years. Many of these projects represent improvements to provide for
facility upgrades or existing maintenance requirements.
b. Future Demand Capacity
The City's concurrency management requires an assessment of available capacity
at the time of development approval. Based upon an assessment of approved
projects, which will impact the system in the future, the City's has estimated that the
average daily demand by the year~2010 will be X2.215 MGD. Therefore,
the available sewer capacity for new project impacts is approximately X1.867
MGD.
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There is no service area outside the City limits, with the exceptions of the few
properties located within the City of Oviedo. The City does not plan to provide
service outside the City limits in the near future.
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100 gallons per person per dav.
The City has a total design capacity of
4.082 MGD; Eke through both treatment facilities. Average annual daily flows
ranged from 2.2 to 2.3 MGD between 2003 and 2006, while flows ranged from
2.0 to 2.2 MGD in 2007 and 2008. The two treatment plants -should have
sufficient wastewater treatment capacity to meet z~-demands for the long term
planning horizon: through approximately 2030. Based on projected population
estimates developed for the Comprehensive Plan, the City will be providing
wastewater treatment capacity of 117.5 GPCD in 2010 and 104.5 GPCD in
2020. dropping just below the adopted LOS to 99.4 GPCD of wastewater
treatment capacity in 2025 and to 94.6 GPCD in 2030 without implementing any
capacity expansions.
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2. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities
The City's central sanitary sewer system is generally in good condition and adequately
meeting the demand of its users.
a. Wastewater Treatment Plants
The East WWTP was rehabilitated in 1996. The West WWTP was
reee~~ upgraded in 1996 as well. As both plants are Class 1 reliability facilities,
there is no foreseeable need to replace either facility during the ?~-1~-short
term?-'~ planning horizon.
b. Collection System Performance
A gravity system defines the boundaries of the existing wastewater service area.
As with other systems, the type of construction materials used is representative of
the age of the system. The existing gravity collection system for the older areas of
the City is constructed using primarily clay pipe. Newer developments in the
service area are served primarily by PVC pipe. The age and condition of the
existing clay system is assumed to contribute a large percentage of the
inflow/infiltration (I/I) currently discharging into the gravity system. During periods
of heavy rainfall and high groundwater tables, the amount of I/I into the system
can be significant. The City has committed to reducing I/I through a systematic I/I
reduction program and the purchase of specialized equipment for repairing the
lines in the system.
The City has an on-going infiltration/inflow (I/I) program to assess I/I in the City's
collection system. Most minor repairs are made by either applying grout internally,
or by means of a pipe relining approach. More major repairs are accomplished
by the City's "point repair" procedures, whereby short sections of collection line
are replaced on an as needed basis. In extreme cases, of older, badly
deteriorated gravity lines, it is sometimes more cost effective to replace much
longer sections of sewer pipe, and in these cases priorities for available funding
are established and funds budgeted on an as needed basis.
Given the topography of the Winter Springs area, the gravity system within each
LSSA is assumed to be lateral in nature and adequate for service, except for
routine repair and replacement, throughout the planning horizon. Lift stations are
depreciated on a forty (40) year schedule.
3. Sanitary Sewer Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting
To meet future demand, a list of major capital improvements is presented and prioritized
in the Schedule of Capital Improvements ''riSCll for sanitary sewer facilities. The
majority of these improvements are necessary to eliminate existing deficiencies, provide
main line extensions to new wastewater customers, or to implement expansion of the
reclaimed water system. Durina the next five years, the City will need to evaluate the
t~otential remainina life of the water treatment plants to determine the time frame for
replacement.
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~ IV-~C. POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
The City ~ currently owns, operates and maintains a central potable water
treatment and distribution system within its corporate limits. The City's potable water system
provides water for both residential and non-residential purposes, including fire-fighting demands.
A Water and Wastewater Rate Study for the City was ~ec~adopted in ?-June 2002 to
ets service availability fees and user fees for potable water and
sanitary sewer ~er~customers. A new rate structure study is currently in review and will be
adopted in 2009.
In 2007, the City completed :its Water Supply Plan 2007 (Supply Plan).
The Supply Plan was part of legislation adopted in 2005 for the purpose of strengthening
coordination of water supply planning and local land use planning. The legislation required
extensive evaluation of water supply facilities for at least aten-year planning period. The
Supply Plan's evaluation period projects an eighteen-year planning period. By extending the
planning period to 2025, the Supply Plan is better able to assess future needs and utilizes
compatible planning increments with the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD)'s
District Water Supply Plan 2005-.
The City is located in an area that the SJRWMD identifies as a priority water resource caution
area in the District Water Supply Plan 2005. A priority water resource caution area is an area
where existing and reasonably anticipated sources of water may not be adequate to supply
water for all existing legal uses and anticipated future needs while sustaining water resources
and related natural systems through 2025. In 2004, the City entered into an interlocal agreement
with Seminole County and the other cities within the County to develop acounty-wide water
supply plan (County Plan). The County Plan ~eyidentifies projects
that are suitable to be included in a future update or addendum to the District Water Supply
Plan 2005.
Data and analysis within the City's Supply Plan iE~c~ex~~:~~t, i~ea--was well as future
population projections, and analysis of the existing supply and treatment facilities associated with
the continuation of the residential reclaimed water system program and conservation programs,
indicate that the City will not need additional groundwater or other potable water sources to
meet demands through ~A~a2030.
B. PUBLIC POTABLE WATER FACILITIES INVENTORY
a. vneranonai Kesnonsibiuty
The .~ - "~ ity's Public Works~Utility Department is responsible for the operations
and maintenance of the central public water system within the City's service area.
b. Service Area
The City has historically provided potable water service to meet demands within the City's
boundaries, with the exception of a few parcels at the City's perimeter. These are served by the
City of Longwood, the City of Casselberry, or by Seminole County Environmental Services (SCEs)
and represent an insignificant portion of each utility's service capability.
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Seminole County Environmental Services S( CES) supplies potable water to Tuscawilla Unit 2: and
to parcel 14 at the Oviedo Marketplace. The City area served by Seminole County currently
includes approximately 65 single-family homes (22,750 GPDj-~-tg) and one office building
14 500__GPD). Additionally, as the remainder of parcel 14 develops, the SCES will supply an
additional capacity of 33.500 GPD on a wholesale basis to the City. These areas are very small
in comparison with the overall SCES capacity and can be adequately served by SCES. According
to information available from the Seminole County Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, the current
groundwater supply and treatment facilities are sufficient to meet the demands through the 2025
projections. In general, the amount of water sold to ~~~ri~gsCity residents or wholesaled to
the City is a small fraction of the County's overall water demand.
The City of Casselberry serves approximately seven (7) commercial warehouse customers on
Belle Avenue that are located within the City. These are direct customers of the City of
Casselberry and are not part of a wholesale or interlocal agreement. These customers are
adequately served and represent a small fraction of the Casselberry service capability.
Winter Springs entered into an interlocal agreement in 2006 with the City of Longwood to serve
certain identified properties along US 17-92. Currently, Longwood services only a few customers
that are located within the City.
Additionally, individual wells self-serve approximately 325 single family homes within the City
limits. There are no plans to extend water service lines into these areas at this time. Generally,
the City does not service areas outside of the City limits. The c~nct~aarj sites served outside of the
City a~eis because no other service was available. Once in a while, the City will enter into an
annexation agreement to service a property that seeks to be annexed and wishes to receive Citx
services, but is not yet contiguous to the City. In 2001, two sites were being served outside the
City. However, one of these properties has since been annexed.
As of April 2007, the City is servicing approximately 12,409 service connections. The
predominant users serviced by the central system are residential customers within the City limits.
The central water system service area is identified on Map IV-1.3C-1: Service Area. No service
area growth is anticipated.
Table IV-C- 1: Existing Potable Water Customers
Type of User Within City Limits Outside City Limits
Residential 12,?+>E}109 meters ~ meters
Commercial 300 meters 1 meter
Total 12,~A94~Q meters ~1 meters
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c. Water Treatment Plants
The City's central system consists of two (2) water service areas with three (3) water treatment
plants which are interconnected and which operate as one (1) system. Each of the service areas
are supplied by four wells.
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Water Treatment Plant Location
WTP #1 851 Northern Way (east)
WTP #2 700 Sheoah Blvd. (west)
WTF' #3 1' 0 L^~/es* Sahc~ma Ave. {west)
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, City of Winter Springs Wafer Supply Plan 2007.
WTP #1 is located at 851 Northern Way in the Tus~cawilla residential planned unit
development. The plant has four (4) wells (5200 GPM); two (2) storage tanks [a 500,000 gallon
ground storage tank (aerator capability 3800 GPM) and a 1,000,000 gallon storage tank
(aerator capability 3500 GPM)]; and three (3) high service pumps (7950 GPM). There is
sufficient area for further expansion of ground storage capacity and high service pumping.
WTP #2 is located at 700 Sheoah Boulevard in the Highlands residential planned unit
development. The plant has some minor room for further expansion. The plant includes two (2)
wells (2200 GPM) [one onsite and one offsite]; one 500,000 gallon ground storage tank (3800
GPM of aerator capacity); and three high service pumps (4350 GPM).
WTP #3 is located at 1 10 West Bahama Road. The plant consists of two (2) wells (3500 GPM);
one 500,000 gallon ground storage tank (aeration 3800 GPM); and three (3) high service pumps
(3100 GPM).
reducing the corrosion effect and leaching of metallic constituents (lead and copper). Each of
these treatment facilities consists of several distinct parts, which together comprise a complete
plant system, including: wells, treatment, storage, and high service pumping.
All of the City's central system treatment facilities utilize the same basic process for water
treatment. First, raw groundwater is pumped from the aquifer through a cascade aerator atop
the ground storage tank for hydrogen sulfide removal. Second, the water is
chlorinated/disinfected with either sodium hypochlorite (a concentrated bleach) or chlorine gas
and pumped into the distribution system with high service pumping units. A phosphate inhibitor is
added to the raw water and provides a "passive" coating on the interior of pipes, thereby
d. Water Quality
The City's raw water quality meets the maximum contaminant levels for all currently regulated
inorganic and organic contaminants and is of good quality with the exception of high
concentrations of hydrogen sulfide, sulfate and chlorides, at specific wells. There is no evidence
of coli_form bacteria. Raw water quality is described in detail in the Supply Plan. The finished
water quality produced by the central system meets all State and Federal regulations related to
the production of safe drinking water. However, it is likely that new regulations by the ~~
DEPj~ will require removal of sulfur
concentrations over 0.3 mg/I as wells are altered or new wells are constructed.
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e. Distribution System
The interconnected distribution system consists of water mains up to 16 inches in diameter. The
mains consist of various materials including: asbestos cement, ductile iron, polyvinyl/chloride, high
density polyethylene (HDPE) and cast iron, depending upon location and/or design circumstances.
The distribution system is illustrated on Map IV-f~C-2: Water Line Distribution System.
f. Public Wells
The City's central potable water distribution system is connected to eight (8) potable water wells.
Drawdowns in the surficial aquifer are estimated to be very low. A five hundred (500) foot
minimum spacing between wells is maintained, in order to reduce possible interference between
wells. The current capacity for each well is identified below:
Table IV-C - 3: Inventory of Existinsr Wells
Well Well Well Pump Well Casing pump C.U.
Location Well # Diameter Capacity Depth Depth Motor Active permit
(GPM) H.P.
WTP # 1 1 E 12" 1200 350' 105' 20 Yes Yes
2E 12" 2000 290' 119'
__ __ S0 Yes Yes
3E 12" ~F~2000 295' 190' S0 Yes Yes
4E' 16" ~-AA9800* 350' 130' 25 Yes Yes
WTP #2 3W 12" 1 100 491' 123' 20 Yes Yes
bW 12" 1100 400' 220' 30 Yes Yes
WTP #3 4W 12" 1 100 423' 96' 20 Yes Yes
SW 20" 2400 440' 200' S0 Yes Yes
Source: *Well capacity is permitted for 1200 GPM, but is pumping at 800 GPM; Winter Springs Utility Department,
February 2009 and City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007 Table 4-2;.
The City adheres to the standards adopted for wellhead protection by the SJRWMD and the
FDEP, including restricting the type of development allowed in the vicinity of a wellhead and
requiring a 500-foot protection zone around each wellhead (see Future Land Use Element).
Land use surrounding a water supply site is a major consideration in the selection and protection
of well sites to avoid contamination. As part of the City's wellhead protection plan the City should
identify all potential sources of contamination for existing wells. The direction of groundwater
flow is to the northeast toward Lake Jesup.
g. Potable Water Storar~e Facilities
The City has four (4) ground storage tanks connected to the central system. The capacity of each
storage tank is identified hereinafter:
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I Table IV-C - 4: Existing Potable Water Storage Facilities
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WTP #1 1,000,000 3500
WTP #1 500,000 3800
WTP #2 500,000 3800
WTP #3 500,000 3800
Note: All storage facilities are ground storage.
Source: City of Winter Springs Wafer Supply Plan 2007 Table 4-1.
h. Hiah Service Pumps
There are nine (9) high service pumps connected to the central system with a capacity of 21.3
million gallons per day (MGD); however, based on "out of service" criteria (resulting in the largest
unit in the system not included in the projections), the capacity is reduced to 16.5 million gallons
per day (MGD).
Table IV-C - 5: Existing High Service Pumping Facilities
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Well Pump Mfg Model # Design Head H.P. Aux Pwr Operating
Location Output Head (psi
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WTP #1 Aurora 6x18 2000 143' 125 VFD
Aurora 8x10x15B 3350 143' 150 565 KW 62psi
Aurora 8x10x21 2600 143' 125 143'
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Source: W;nter Springs utility Department, Cify o/ Willer Springs Wder Supply P-on 2007 Table 4-3
i. Consumptive Use Permit
Withdrawal of water from the Floridan r~i€er«auifer is regulated by the SJRWMD, by the
issuance of a Consumptive Use Permit (CUP). The City's CUP#8238 erect-was issued by the
SJRWMD in October 1996 and expired on October 8, 2006. The City filed an application for
CUP renewal prior to the expiration date and the application is under review. The City continues
to operate off of the expired permit until a new one is issued. At the time of renewal the City, if
eligible, can opt fora 20-year permit. Since the City's adoption of the water restriction
ordinance on February 26. 2001, the annual water usaae has consistently been lower than the
withdrawal allocation allowed by the CUP. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance. the annual
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usaae exceeded the permitted capacity three out of the five years following the issuance of the
1996 CUP. For authorized average and maximum daily withdrawals under the CUP, see Table
IV-~--fBC - 8: Projected Demand, Facility Capacity, and Permit Conditions.
Table IV - C - 6: Existina Water Plant Design Capacities
Well Capacity High Service
Ground A
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Capacity GMP
GPM MGD GPM MGD
(gallons)
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WTP #2 2200 3.17 4350 6.26 500,000 3800
WTP #3 3500 5.04 3100 4.46 X500,000 3800
(1 100**)
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POPULATION (~3~~H-(-~3~(*68 482
5L4~487 ) 60,100 (47,000**) 40,700 87,220
SERVED
* A new well was added in 2007.
**Based on largest unit in the system "out of service" criteria.
Populations are rounded to the nearest 100 people.
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007 Table 4-4 8~ Summary
C_ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCES
The City - '~ operates two (2) wastewater treatment plants with a combined
treatment capacity of approximately ~-~H4.082 MGD ,
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Wastewater is collected, treated, and redistributed for irrigation purposes. In ~~2008. the
reclaimed water system had ~}1,644 residential connections utilizing a flow of approximately
1.~-334 MGD, average daily flow. The reclaimed water has also been utilized at ~~one golf
~»~ourse (Tuscawilla Golf Cours ~ ) a public park, and other
urban landscape areas. The system has reduced demands on the City's potable water system.
New development which abuts existing or planned routes of the City's reclaimed water
distribution system is required to connect to the City's reclaimed water system. New development
is also encouraged to utilize storm water or surface waters for irrigation use, wherever feasible.
The system is currently constrained by the availability of wastewater in proportion to the demand
for irrigation water. Current irrigation demand exceeds the amount of wastewater generated by
a single family home by as much as four (4) times. Use of secondary sources of water to
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supplement the system (such as Lake Jesup), will allow expansion of the City's reclaimed water
system.
D. CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
The City has implemented numerous conservation programs:
Water Restrictions. The City follows the watering restrictions recommended by the SJRWMD,
which prohibit watering between the hours of 10 AM and 4 PM and more than twice a week. An
ordinance implemented in 2001 addresses water shortage conditions and watering restrictions
that can be imposed by the City. This restriction applies to all water uses including potable,
reclaimed water use, surface water and shallow wells. SJRWMD has new waterina restrictions
effective begnning March 8. 2009. The City is in the process of drafting an ordinance which
supports these regulations, along with restricting use of alternative water for irrigation to a similar
schedule.
Conservation Rate Structure. Since 1998, the City has used a 5-tier water conservation promoting
rate structure for the pricing of potable water use. The City also uses a 3-tier rate structure for
reclaimed water use. A rate structure study will be completed in 2009 which will adjust water
rates for Notable. alternative and reclaimed water to support a reduction in potable water use
and the implementation of the Lake Jesup Water Augmentation Project. The previous rate
structure was adopted in June 2002.
Reclaimed Water Program. The City's reclaimed water program and the water conservation
benefits of the program are promoted through literature distributed to water customers. New
developments are required to construct a reclaimed or other non-potable water distribution
system.
Additional water conservation practices that have been implemented include: Conducting an
informal leak detection program; Use of billing software to reduce discrepancies in reported
gallons billed versus gallons pumped; Requiring compliance with the Florida Building Code
standards for low volume fixtures in all new development; Promotion of water efficient
landscape and irrigation (XeriscapeTM) practices through regulations and education; Providing
sites which showcase examples of Waterwise (XeriscapeT"^j practices; Using native vegetation on
public lands as feasible; Providing retrofit kits and making water conservation literature
available; and Providing public tours of facilities.
E. WATER SUPPLY CONCURRENCY
In order to ensure that water is available at time of development, a concurrency management
procedure has been implemented. This procedure includes the participation of a representative
from the City's Utility Department as a participant during development review. This
representative addresses availability of potable and reclaimed water to new development, thus
ensuring that the approval of development orders are coordinated with the availability of a
water supply.
The demand per ep rson~ttx for potable water is calculated by taking the volume of water
treated and pumped and dividing it by the City's population. The City's consumption rate went
from a high of 145 gallons per ep rsone-~rp~r per day (GPCD) (1998) to a low of 104 GPCD
(2003). Demand can fluctuate considerably depending upon the weather patterns of a given
year. An extremely dry year in 2006 increased demand to 1 35 GPCD- though flows dropped
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back down in 2007 and 2008. This represents the volatility of irrigation demands on the water
supply. Expanding the City's Reclaimed Water and Conservation Programs will ensure that the
potable water demand is reduced regardless of weather patterns. The City projects that the per
erson potable water consumption will continue to decrease from historic patterns, given
the expansion of the reclaimed water system, conservation programs, and development of infill
properties with denser housing configurations, such as townhouses, apartments and condominiums,
rather than large lot single family homes.
The City's level of service (LOS) for the potable water supply is a minimum of 1 15 gallons per
e - erson per day (GPCD).
F. PROJECTED WATER NEEDS AND SOURCES
a. Population
Population growth is expected to increase by 1.~3 percent per year
through ?E~?~2030. This projection adds ~r310,148 people to the City: from the 2008
population.
Population and corresponding water demand rates are the most important factors in determining
the need for additional supply and treatment facilities. Historical rates of water usage were
analyzed to better understand demand factors.
b. Potable Water Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies
As of '2008, the City of Winter Springs's central system is providing ~-=F7.91 3 MGD maximum
daily flow. Treatment plants are rated by their ability to serve based on the limiting component.
~;--°°~•-~',- .t_~.Although the limiting component was previously the storaae capacity, the current
limiting component is the . Ilowable consumptive use. The storage system has a
maximum capacity of 10.1 MGD (maximum daily flow criterio -. ), resultina in
an estimated 0.70 million gallons per day of surplus capacity.-,, which is adequate to meet the
City's allowable consumptive use. The existing system is able to serve all of the existing residential
and non-residential units that are currently connected to private wells. ~=13eTherefore, the City
does not have any capacity deficiencies within the central system.
c. Future Demand Capacity
The ability of the City's system to meet the consumptive demand is controlled by the maximum
permitted pumping capacity as limited by the City's Consumptive Use permit from the St. John's
River Water Management District. SJRWMD has indicated that the permitted supply of
groundwater will be frozen at the 2013 level district-wide for subsequent years, based on what
the Floridan era uifer can support for the region. However, it is likely, based on City staff's
current CUP negotiations with SJRWMD, that the SJRWMD will authorize the City's CUP at a rate
of 5.1 MGD, a rate similar to the City's authorized withdrawal rate for 2005.
Future water demand was forecast based on City population projections through ~~2030. The
City has the capacity to service the City's potable water demands through the projected planning
period, while considering the likely CUP limitations:'-13e, Given the expanded use of
reclaimed and alternative water r-••~'-~° °~-'--~~~to re ce this demand and enables the City to
meet its LOS.
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Table IV-C - 7: Projected Water Demands in MGD
Year 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population }35.857 ~~>}+38,363 -~1-+~?~40,319 42,x,-x,4376 44 8
Average Daily 5.05 5.31 5.30 5.30 5~0
Flow
Max. Day 10.1 10.6 10.6 10.6 10.6
Peak Hour 15.2 15.9 15.9 15.9 15.9
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, February 2009 and City of Winfer Springs Wafer Supply Plan 2007 Table 5-4.
The Schedule of Capital Improvements `-~~eL~ identifies projects scheduled to be
completed within the next five (5) years to enable the City to meet its LOS for potable water.
Because the City does not have any capacity deficiencies, these projects represent the expansion
of the reclaimed water system and provision of an alternative water source. Improvements to
provide for facility upgrades or existing maintenance requirements are also included.
d. Fire Protection
In addition to domestic and commercial demand, the City'~~•: ~~'~•~~'~~~'ronsiders the ..,_.,ri~
adequacy of the water supply and delivery system in terms of its ability to provide fire
protection. " " ~ The City f~
..•m races the fire protection standards of the NFPA (National Fire Protection
Association) and the ISO (Insurance Services Office). These standards are reflected within the
Potable Water Goals. Objectives and Policies.
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The water quality from the Floridan era uifer is sufficiently good and only requires aeration
and chlorination treatment to provide potable water. Each of the City's three water treatment
plants has consistently operated in compliance with all criteria established by the FDEP and the
Florida Department of Health with respect to public water supplies.
All three of the City's water treatment plants (WTP #1, WTP #2 8r WTP #3) were constructed in
1972. Each plant continues to be maintained in good operating condition. Repairs and~or
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upgrades to each plant are performed as required on an individual basis. Each plant should have
a minimum remaining useful life of at least 40 years.
The following table summarizes the City's historical and projected water consumption data based
on plant flow records from January 2001 to December~2008 and shows the SJRWMD's CUP
data in comparison to demand. Conservation efforts and an expanded reclaimed water system
have led to a general decrease in per capita demand, with the exception of 2006 which was a
particularly dry year.
Table IV-C - 8: Proiected Demand. Facility Capacity, and Permit Conditions
Year Population Proiected Potable CUP Authorized ur lus LOS 115
Winter Sarinas Water Use Withdrawal {Deficiency, minimum)
Data (MGD) tMGD)
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2003 32.572 ~$ _ _~_ _ ~~ 11
2004 32,955 ~Q~ 4.91 0~8 11
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* Currently operating under the 2006 CU P rate of 5.38. Anticipated CUP authorization. once CUP is renewed.
1. Populatio n Data (2001-20081 is based on BEER projections. Years 2009 -2030 based on EAR projections.
2. Pr~ected Water Use is based on Tpbl e 2, "Proie cted Water Use" of the CUP application and includes an
allocation f or domestic. commercial and li ght industr ial and other water use s.
3. "CUP Aut horized Withdrawals" per da y were ca lculated from the annua l withdrawals authorized under condition
16 of CUP 8238. which expired October 8. 2006.
4. Flow red uctions in "Proiected Water Us e" are du e to conservation and r eclaimed water use (1.1 MGD in 2006).
5. Per Perso n Actual is based on the total water pu mped divided by {2onul ation.
Source: City of Winter Srxinas Water Suo mi Plan 2 007 Table 5-7.
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(b) Groundwater sources are based on Consumptive Use Permit. Value frozen at 201 3 projected level.
(c) Total projected water demand less total projected groundwater sources. Alternate water sources include
reclaimed water and augmentation,
(d) This value represents water available for use based on 1.33 MGD reclaimed water utilized today, plus the
Lake Jesup augmentation plan/facilities. Source: City of Winter Springs, Reclaimed Water Augmentation Study,
September 20, 2005. This includes all phases.
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007 Table 1-1, and Winter
Sprinas Plannina Division, February 2009.
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G. FUTURE WATER SOURCES
Limitations on the Floridan :~i€eraguifer as a resource require the City to consider alternative
water sources. The 2006 Addendum to the SJRWMD's District Water Supply Plan 2005 included
alternative water source options for local jurisdictions to consider. Winter Springs is currently in
the planning stages of the Winter Springs -Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation Project.
This project is projected to produce 2.25 MGD. Winter Springs
has requested cost-share funding under the Water Protection and Sustainability Program and has
been granted $~-?2_4 million over a three year period-~1~3-?~-}~ The City's portion of
the total construction cost is anticipated at $6.A67 million. Winter Springs has purchased a site
for the plant on the south shore of Lake Jesup and in 2006, applied for a CUP (#105763) for the
withdrawal of surface water from the Lake to supplement its reclaimed water supply. The CUP
application ~:• --•~'•~° °~~--~•~---was approved by the SJRWMD- in 2007 for 2.25 MGD. The project
consists of construction of filtration treatment, two 1.0 MGD ground storage tanks, pumping
facilities and high level disinfectant facilities. The facility will be constructed with expansion
capacity to provide treated surface water to neighboring entities not in the 'City's
service area, through interconnects based on interlocal agreements. Completion of the
}~rejee~initia) plant is slated for 2010.
.The City is continuing to expand
its reclaimed water distribution system. It anticipates supplying approximately 20% of its
residents with reclaimed water for landscape irrigation by 2013 and expanding to every single
family detached home which is connected to City sanitary sewer service by 2025. Projections for
the use of reclaimed water indicate that public reception is above average and that it is a viable
source of irrigation water for the City. Reclaimed water reduces demand for potable water and
will allow the City to use potable water for new development which is its highest and best use. As
reclaimed water becomes available, potable water for irrigation use will be prohibited.
~H. FUTURE CONSERVATION PROGRAMS
Conservation Programs can impact public perception and support of good stewardship of water
resources. These efforts, however, are not able to be quantified in terms of MGD reductions on a
spreadsheet. If they were, they would appear to have only an insignificant impact. Their greater
impact is a greater community awareness of the identity of the place in which they reside and
how to better sustain it. The following summarizes key areas where the City can make
improvements:
Land Development Regulations. The City's Land Development Regulations will be revised to
reflect best practices in water efficient landscaping and the use of native plant materials.
Water Conservation Education. The City's website will be expanded to include information on
water conservation. Water conservation materials will be displayed at City Hall. The City will
continue to implement examples of water efficient landscapes (XeriscapesT"`) as models for the
public. The City will consider initiating an award program recognizing best practices in water
efficient landscaping within Winter Springs and consider supporting City Staff training and
involvement in school programs such as "Drop Savers" and "Project WET".
Retrofits. The City will continue its meter replacement program to retrofit meters with unaccounted
water loss and consider incentives for retrofitting old plumbing fixtures with low volume fixtures.
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EXHIBIT IV-C$-1
City of Winter Springs
Water Supply Work Plan, ~99~March 2009
(Planning Period through X52030
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Winter Springs is proposing the ongoing continuation of the progressive plan that it has been
implementing since its first purchase of private utilities in 1984. ~e~~The City's
approach to meeting the projected water demand through 2030? is based on sound solutions,
both economically and environmentally. The City's projected water demand and water supply
sources are provided in Tables IV-~3C-7; IV-1~C-8~1; and IV-~,C-9~-E} in the Infrastructure Element.
1. Optimize the use of groundwater as a source of potable water, in an environmentally effective
manner. (Cross Reference: Conservation Element Policy 1.2.87 Infrastructure Element,, Policies IV-$~-2.3.2;
IV-~-2.3.4; IV-~-5.1.4; and IV-f~-2.7.3)
Require connection to the City's central system in areas where potable water lines are within the
right-of-way. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policy IV-~,-2.6.6)
Continue meter replacement program to retrofit meters which have unaccounted water loss. (Cross
Reference: Infrastructure Element Policy IV-~,-2.2.4)
Consider incentives for retrofitting old plumbing fixtures with low volume fixtures. (Cross Reference:
Infrastructure Element Objective IV-f-3-2.7; Infrastructure Element Policies IV-$,-2.7.6 and IV-~-51.6)
2. Implement ordinances that encourage water conservation, ~e~isea~e{"'4Waterwise -landscaping
and low water use devices, etc. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV-~-2.7.6; IV-~,-2.7.8;
and IV-1~-5.1.6)
Revise land development regulations to reflect best practices in water efficient landscaping and
the use of native plant materials. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element,, Policy IV-f~,-2.7.8)
3. Continue implementation of the water rate structure and residential reclaimed water retrofit
program to ensure conservation of potable water. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV-
~-2.7.1; IV-€3-2.7.2; IV-~3-2.7.5 and IV-X5.1.7; and Conservation Element Policy 1.2.Fr}5
Optimize participation by prohibiting use of potable water for irrigation use, in areas where
reclaimed water is available. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element n~':_:,.. T~' ° ~.^ ---~' P` olicy IV-1~
2.7.3)
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4. Continue to require new development to provide infrastructure for connection to reclaimed
water or use surface water from stormwater ponds supplemented with private wells for irrigation.
(Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV--I~,-2.7.5 and IV-~?-5.1.8)
5. Continue evaluation and development of alternative water supplies and/or augmentation
sources. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV-33-2.3.2 and IV-X5.1.7)
Support and continue regional water supply initiatives and cooperative efforts with other
jurisdictions. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policy IV-~3-2.3.2 and Intergovernmental
Coordination Element Policies 1.4.6 and 1.4.7)
The City has land available on the shore of Lake Jesup for a secondary (non-potable) water
treatment facility, to provide supplemental water to its existing reclaimed distribution system.
(Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV-f=3-2.3.2 and IV-~,-2.7.4; and '
L~~Schedule of Ca it~nrovements (SCI1 Table ~=f~-?IX=1)
6. Seek funding assistance on reclaimed water and alternative water supply programs to reduce
burden on customer base. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policy IV-~-2.3.2)
7. Continue the implementation of water conservation initiatives. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure
Element,, Objective IV-f3-2.7 and Policies IV-1-3-~7.1; IV-f•3-~7.6; IV-~--2.7.8; IV-3:51.8 and IV-1~-51.9)
Expand website to include information on water conservation. Display and make water
conservation materials available at City Hall.
Continue to implement ~~e~`Waterwise landscape demonstration projects as a tool for
public awareness.
Consider initiating an award program recognizing best practices in water efficient landscaping
within Winter Springs.
Consider supporting City Staff training and involvement in school programs such as "Drop Savers"
and "Project WET".
8. Continue to ensure that existing and future wells are protected from contamination. (Cross
Reference: Infrastructure Element Policies IV-33-2.5.7; IV-3~,-2.5.1; IV-$-2.5.2; IV-33-2.5.3; IV-3~-2.5.4; IV-33-
2.5.5; IV-33-2.5.6; and Future Land Use Element P" olicy 1.2.5)
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I. WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
The Schedule of Capital Improvements'=''..._~._. ~..~....~..,.. SCI) (Table ~-I-?I~ identifies projects
scheduled to be completed within the next five (5) years to enable the City to meet its LOS for
potable water. Because the City does not have any capacity deficiencies, these projects
represent the expansion of the reuse system and provision of an alternative water source to
reduce dependence upon the Floridan ~-aquifer. Improvements to provide for facility
upgrades or existing maintenance requirements are included.
The City is located in an area that the SJRWMD identifies as a priority water resource caution
area in the District Water Supply Plan 2005. A priority water resource caution area is an area
where existing and reasonably anticipated sources of water may not be adequate to supply
water for all existing legal uses and anticipated future needs while sustaining water resources
and related natural systems through 2025.
Project Name Winter Springs -Lake Jesup Reclaimed Wafer Augmentation
Project (DWSP Project #58)
Responsible Agencies City of Winter Springs
SJRWMD
Funding Sources City of Winter Springs
Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Program
Estimated Project Cost $6.7 million (City capital costs) w .
Purpose of Project Reuse augmentation project- to augment and expand the use of
reclaimed water for irrigation purposes, as a means of reducing
demand on potable water
Project Development Phasing
Planning 2006
Engineering 8~ Design ?A9-2008-2009
Permitting ?H9H-a~2009
Construction X998-2010 (initial plant construction)
Operation 8~ Maintenance $0.15 (in Millions per Year)
Unit Production $0.75 (per 1000 gallons)
Capacity ADF 2.25 MGD
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IV-C-D. SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT
A. _INTRODUCTION
The collection and disposal of solid waste is necessary for the protection of public health, safety
and welfare. In 1976, the federal government passed the Resource and Recovery Act, which
empowered the Environmental Protection Agency to regulate hazardous waste and develop
minimum standards for land filling solid waste. In 1980, Congress passed additional legislation,
which empowered the EPA to directly respond to chemical spills or the release of hazardous
substances.
Also in 1980, the State of Florida passed the Florida Resource Recovery and Management Act.
This Act established hazardous waste definitions, established a permitting system, required
monitoring, and provided funds for clean up efforts. _In 1988, the Florida Solid Waste
Management Act was established. The Act required recycling programs and a reduction of the
solid waste stream, as well as banning disposal of specified items in landfills.
eminole County operates two solid
waste facilities - sceola Road Solid Waste
Management Facility (OLFI and the Central Transfer Station (CTS1. The City contracts garbage
and refuse collection service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. ~~
.Waste Pro currently
provides the City ~` `v~-~rit~-with solid waste collection and recycling services. ~reyer~
Household hazardous waste is accepted at
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Seminole County operates a "Class I" landfill facility as permitted by the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection (FDEP _ .L The 1~1€r1~OLF comprises over
6,000 acres and is located in Geneva, Florida. _' _ ,
~rrThe CTS is located off of SR 419 near the municipal boundaries of the City
where approximately 80% of the County's waste is transferred.
ieee~tet~~se~e~~~ The City has an interlocal aareement with the County from JanuarX
2006. in which the City commits to utilize the OLF for its residential and commercial solid waste
disposal for a period of ten years. Seminole County agrees to maintain its disposal facilities to
ensure adequate capacity for all of the City's solid waste disposal needs This includes residential
waste. garbage. white goods, yard waste. recycling and household hazardous waste from City
residents, and offers mulch and compost free of charge. The interlocal aareement does not
require the disposal of construction and demolition debris at the OLF.
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The current franchise agreement with Waste Pro is for a five year period and
expires on February 28. 201 1. The agreement includes the collection and disposal
of bulk trash. refuse, vegetative waste. recyclable materials white goods and
construction and demolition debris from residents businesses and other entities
within the municipal boundaries of the City. To meet compliance with the State
resource recovery statute the City has also enacted policies for the collection and
reclamation of aluminum, glass, plastic, and newspaper products. The General
Services Administrator is responsible for monitoring the City's solid waste franchise
and Seminole County is responsible for the operation of the landfill.
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b. Service Area and Predominant Users
The service area for ,the City includes all residential and non-
residential users within the municipal boundaries. The County landfill facility
accepts solid waste from City ''' arbage collection operations, as
well as garbage from other Seminole County cities, private citizens, and private
haulers operating in Seminole County.
At the present, approximately 11," .224 households
utilize refuse collection services. The City bills these customers each month along
with their water/wastewater charges. There are approximately '240
commercial and industrial customers within the municipal boundaries. Included in
this classification are condominiums, apartment complexes, and other multi-family
residential developments that are serviced by dumpsters and billed directly to the
company. _The Seminole County Landfill also serves customers outside of the
municipal boundaries.
c. Solid Waste Facility Design and Capacitx
The LF property extends over 6,000 acres. It is a Class
I landfill with a natural clay liner. Phase t of the landfill is capped at 131 feet
high. Phase II is the active landfill and is currently 73 feet high. Phase III will tie
Phases 18~ II together and be 270 feet high. Gas Recovery and Leachate
Removal Systems are installed on the site. The ~t~tt-COLS is classified by the State
Department of Environmental Regulation (DEP) as a "Class I" landfill. A "Class I"
landfill accepts municipal solid wastes, including garbage, refuse, and dried
sludge. Construction and demolition (C8~D) debris and white goods are not
accepted at the ~;~~`°~' '''°~•~: ~~~° ~~~~~-~~~'TS, and such material is required to be
separated out and disposed at the L~...,,~'.. '.~~ ""OLF. located in Geneva,
Florida.
The 1~€~}OLF consists of an administrative office, truck maintenance facility, white
goods recycling area, tire processing facility, yard waste processing facility, as
well as recycling and household hazardous waste drop off facilities. These
facilities were created as a result of landfill bans on white goods, tires and yard
waste.
In addition to the OLF, Seminole County operates the CTS. The location of landfill
sites and other solid waste facilities in Seminole County is presented on Mao IV-
ED-1.
Eighty percent of all the solid waste Generated in the County is delivered to the
CTS. -The other 20% is delivered directly to the OLF.
The CTS is a three-story building consisting of administrative offices the solid
waste tippinG floor, transfer trailer tunnel, the Small Material Recovery Facility
and the Recycling and Household Hazardous Waste Drop Off Facilities
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d. Environmental Compliance. Assistance and Pollution Prevention Program
ECAP3
The ECAP3 is part of the Seminole County Environmental Services Department
Solid Waste Management Division (SWMDI. The ECAP3 Team consists of the
Environmental Proarams Manager, a Compliance Coordinator, two Environmental
Program Coordinators and a Household Hazardous Waste Technician. The Goal
of the program is to protect the citizens. employees, environment and County
Landfill from exposure or contamination due to improper management and
disposal of hazardous waste or other regulated waste. The program is sueported
by the Seminole County Solid Waste Management Division through normal tipping
fees. The only costs passed on to customers are those for disposal of hazardous
waste and E-scrap generated by businesses. The ECAP3 Team typically deals with
hazardous and other reaulated chemical types of wastes. Programs do not
normally include hazardous materials that are considered a product, biomedical
waste or domestic waste. The ECAP3 provides the following Proarams:
Small Quantity Generator Compliance Assistance Proaram
The Small Quantity Gen erator (SQG) Complianc e Assistance Program conducts
compliance assistance vis its (CAVsI at businesses and government facilities that
potentially generate haza rdous waste or other reg ulated wastes. The CAV:
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• Determines how the facility manages and disposes of reaulated waste;
• Determines if there are illicit discharges as stipulated in the County's NPDES
ep rmit;
• Advises facility operators of changes that are needed to ensure
compliance with reaulated waste rules:
• Offers suggestions for pollution prevention that can save the facility
money
Examples of facilities visited:
Vehicle Repair Shops Paint & Body Shops
Drv Cleaners Furniture Finishers
Pest Control Companies Photo Processing
Medical Practices Manufacturing/Processing
Laboratories Printers
Parks Maintenance Municipal Maintenance Shops
• Investigates citizen complaints related to environmental issues involving
either businesses or private households.
• Responds to major spills and releases to ensure. then are cleaned up and
remediated properly. These are typically incidents that go beyond the
scope of Fire and Rescue's Special Hazards and Operations Team (SHOT1
and require that the responsible party hires an environmental contractor to
complete the cleanup
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Household Hazardous Waste Proarams
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Proarams offers private households a
means to properly dispose of their hazardous wastes at no cost. A permanent
HHW Collection Center is operated at the CTS from 7:30 am to 5:30 pm. Mondax
through Saturday. The wastes are sorted and stored until picked up by the
hazardous waste contractor.
Household Hazardous Waste includes:
Paint Solvents
Pesticides Pool Chemicals
Rechargeable Batteries Lead-Acid (Automotive) Batteries
Used Oil 8~ Filters Other Automotive Fluids
Mercury containing devices such as mercury thermometers or thermostats,
fluorescent lamps and compact fluorescent lamps
• The E-scrap Program provides citizens with a means to recycle end-of-life
electronics at no cost. It is located at the CTS with the same hours as the
HHW Center. -The items are sorted and stored until picked up by the E-
scrap recycling contractor. The major environmental concern with E-scrap is
lead and other heavy metals.
E-scrap includes:
Televisions DVD Players 8~ Video Recorders
Computersf Laptops Monitors
• Printers CopiersfCopiers/Fax Machines
• The Sharps Program provides citizens that take medication by injection at
home a safe and convenient means to properly dispose of used needles.
lancets, etc. at no cost. Citizens can pickup and return sharps containers at
a number of locations throughout the County, including all Fire Stations.
• Waste Tire Amnesty Days provide non-business residents an opportunity to
dispose of up to 10 old tires for free. Four Tire Amnesty events are held
each year. (Private citizens and businesses can dispose of waste tires at
any time for a charge.l
• Special collection events for businesses, government entities and non-profit
organizations to dispose of E-scrag and hazardous waste are held
throughout the year. The customers are responsible to pay all costs directlx
to the contractor. (FDEP regulations reauire that facilities meet the criteria
of a Conditionally Exempt Small Quantity Generator in order to transport
their own hazardous waste and participate in such collection events for
hazardous waste. These regulations do not apply to transporting E-scrap;]
Environmental Compliance and Training
Environmental Compliance and Training includes the following services:
• Ensures the SWMD facilities meet the rules and regulations of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), USEPA, other regulatorx
agencies and all related permits.
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• Oversees and coordinptes the SWMD Special Waste Program (SWP). The
purpose of the SWP is to determine, on a case by case basis, if wastes that
are not normal municipal solid waste will be accepted at SWMD facilities.
Examples of special wastes include: manufpcturing-processing wastes,
sludges and contaminated soil.
• Assists other county and city~a encies with waste determinations. disposal
of hazardous waste and other environmental compliance matters.
• Coordinptes the Seminole County Environmental Tpsk Force. The Task Force
meets every other month and consists of representatives from ECAP3,
Stormwater, Mosquito Control. Planning 8~ Development. Tanks-Petroleum
Cleans~p, Fire Department. Sheriff's Office. Code Enforcement, FDEP,
Bureau of Emergency Response. FDEP Criminal Investigation and cities
within the county. The purpose of the Task Force is to discuss and
coordinate on-going and~or difficult environmental cases. share
information and minimize duplication of effort.
• Provides Environmental Awareness and Compliance Trainina for County
employees. Typically 300 to 400 employees are trained per year.
• Provides environmental training to governmental entities and local
businesses through participation in the Metropolitan Environmental Trainina
Alliance (METRAI.
• Conducts public outreach and training to schools. citizen groups, other
municipalities within the county, etc.
• Provides support as stipulated through the NPDES permit held by the
County and seven cities. This support includes:
^ Inspecting for illicit discharges conducted during CAVs.
^ Investigating citizen complaints that may affect Stormwater.
^ Responding to spills and other emergency events that may affect
Stormwater or have other environmental impact.
^ Protection of the environment as provided through the HHW
programs.
^ Training -Most of the training includes Stormwater topics.
This information is included in the annual NPDES reports submitted
by the County and cities.
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d:-e. Recyclina Program
Pursuant to Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, the City committed to a recycling
program in 1991. The goal of the recycling program was to reduce the amount of
solid waste disposed ~in the landfill ~~by thirty percent (30%). The City
cal-successfully -•..~re ced the waste stream by over 30 percent.
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Although no longer mandated by Florida Statutes. the City continues to
support a reduction in waste disposed in the landfill by providing the
following alternatives:
• Recycling of newspaper, glass, plastic and aluminum and;
• Removing yard trash, tires, white goods, and construction and demolition
debris from the landfill disposal waste stream.
Recycling requires the collection, storage, and final disposal of newspapers, glass,
plastic and aluminum. This collection has resulted in e-an averaae net tonnage of
approximately "'~~1 33.32 averaae tons per month being removed from the
landfill waste stream.
The City presently provides weekly household curbside pickup of newspapers and
insertsl. glass (clear. green and brown). plastics (1-7), aluminum cans, steel and tin
household cans, brown paper grocery baps, pasteboard and cardboard.~er
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mulch, playground equipment and other uses.
Yard waster is collected and processedd at the OLFEe~.
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facility at the OLF~)• where it is run through a tub grinder to form mulch. This
mulch is free for residents 7 days a week.
White goods (i.e. appliances) are received at the OLF.~,:..~..,,. r .....~r.,,
~k~-- They are banned from the landfill, yet are accepted in the recycling area.
Once at the recycling area, refrigerants such as freon are recovered from all
applicable appliances, then the white goods are recycled by a scrap metal
dealer.
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et-1. Solid Waste Surpluses and Deficiencies
a.- Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies
In ~~(3A2008. the City was generating, on average, X48 tons of residential
municipal solid waste per day and 1 2.61 tons of commercial solid waste per dax.
This amount includes residential and commercial solid waste, however, it excludes
hazardous wastes, yard waste, white goods and construction and demolition
material.-_ The estimate of tons per day was calculated from an analysis of the
Solid Waste Division Tonnage Report for the OLF ,
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their EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments (December 2008) is 4.2 Ibs
per person per da~for OLF and 4.3 Ibs per person per day at the CTS.s~s~e
. _This amount includes municipal
residential, commercial, and industrial garbage collections, as well as sources from
outside the City.
The remaining life of ''-~ ~';:~~~~'~ T ~•~~'~•" was determined based upon the existing
grading and the proposed final grades of the Landfill. _The results showed that in
2000, the OLF had 82.2% of its remaining volume available. which eauated to
36.979.407 "" m~.ubic yards
e-b. Future Demand Capacitx
In 2002~~ Seminole County renewed its landfill permit. ' ' ,
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estimated to be 45 million cubic yards:_
Table IV-ED-2 presents projected annual tons of solid waste generated by the
City through the near 2030. Based upon the data on the remaining landfill
capacity. the OLF has adequate volume to accept solid waste at existing rates
well beyond the end of the 2030 planning period.
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Table IV-D_1: Capacity, Demand and Count~Level of Service
Current Projected Projected
2006 2011 2025
A CENTRAL TRANSFER STATION
1 ~t~~>-~n~~r Gaily Fr:~cessin~ ilapatity 1 =,t~~~ I _~iC 1,911%r
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_'~ Surplus!{Deficit) 1 CC~u <<:~r4 ~2~
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1 yta;~n~~ Disposa': Capa~:ity 2:a uC~i CC:~~: 2~'.224'_t4~; ~ ~_+c,'_2;~,~
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i A.•~n,,~~ -~;,~n~n_:~~ cl~s,;osed in ~~:;LF ?2~,C~Dt, ?~~7_~`2? ;;1,':.i 1
'` Ann;:a' o~na;7t r?r}rcicd?diverted L~y.'from C'T~:i~L~ ?O.G00 7> 2J'=~ 4:3.29h
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t ~er~~ice area poCsulatior~ ;Total r_oup~ty population} 42~C~ ~?? 4?v~ ~~OC =~~J.5,32
2 ~.T~ 9racessing L£7S (li~s:cap.-'day) 4.3 4.3 4.3
.3 ELF Disposal LC7ti fldsrcapelay;l 4 2 4.2 4.2
~ Ret.yr_gd~C>IVerted fIbS~Cap`da~yi ~'.~i t~.~' ~.~~
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(11 Disposal. recycle. diverted
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Source: Seminole County EAR-Based Amendments, Dec. 2008
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Year 2008 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population 34,390 35,857 38.363 40,319 42,376 44,538
Soli Waste Tonna a er Year* 17,509 18.257 19,533 20,528 21 576 22,67%
Recycle Tonnage per Year 1,588 1,656 1,772 1,862 1,957 2,OSiv
Remaining Total Landfill Volume (%) 75.0% 73.2% 68.7% 64.2°0 59.7% 55.2°
~rcesidennai ana Commercial Customers
Source: Winter Sprinas Planning Division. February 2009
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2. Performance and Condition of Existing Solid Waste Facilities
There have not been any problems with leakage at the Landfill. Monitoring is an
on-going process.
3. Solid Waste Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting
The County's landfill is anticipated to have adequatere~e~}capacity well beyond
the planning horizon ~"~i-i-: Even with projectina disposal capacity to 2030, the
OLF should still have more than 50% of its disposal capacity available. Pursuant
to Chapter 403, Florida Statutes, the County is responsible for solid waste disposal
unless there is an interlocal agreement, which gives municipalities the authority to
operate and be responsible for solid waste disposal.
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IV-$E. DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
The City of Winter Springs is committed to maintaining the quality of its surface waters. The
purpose of this element is to provide analysis of the available data regarding the surpluses and
deficiencies of the existing drainage infrastructure serving Winter Springs' residents so the City
can adequately plan for the requirements of the projected population and future land use needs.
The following analysis will lay the foundation for goals, objectives, and policies, which will ensure
that drainage and stormwater management needs are met throughout the planning timeframe.
To adequately regulate stormwater, it is necessary to manage both the quality and the quantity
of rainfall and runoff. In addition to abatement, it is necessary for drainage facilities to serve
other important functions such as water quality management and aquifer recharge. Management
of stormwater is important in maintaining the water quality of the City's lakes, creeks, and
wetlands. stormwater can carry a number of pollutants and is responsible for over half the
pollution load entering Florida's waters. Currently, stormwater runoff is an issue of local concern
for the Cityr~ __ _~_
The incursion of development involves the placement of streets, sidewalks, buildings, and parking
lots over soils and native vegetation. As a result, stormwater, which would naturally percolate into
the ground, runs off of the impermeable surfaces, carrying with it litter, pesticides and fertilizers,
heavy metals, and other pollutants. In more densely developed areas, pollutants such as oil and
gasoline can be washed off in to the streets. While in more rural areas, agricultural runoff can
contain excessive nutrients, which are harmful to fish and can pollute drinking water. Therefore, it
is important for the City to ensure that development takes place in a manner that is consistent with
the appropriate management of stormwater. The appropriate management of stormwater
involves: treatment of stormwater prior to discharge into surface waters, floodwater abatement
to ensure that post-development run-off does not exceed pre-development runoff, and design of
stormwater facilities to promote recharge to the underlying aquifer system.
To protect the quality of surface waters, the federal government enacted Section 208 of the
Water Pollution Control Act for stormwater management. Additionally, Section 405 of the
federal 1987 Clean Water Act requires the Environmental Protection Aaency (EPAl to establish
permit regulations for stormwater. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System
(1SNPDESI permit program has been established by the EPA for municipal and county
stormwater systems. Phase ~I of the program addresses cities and counties with ~e~over
100,000 persons. Seminole County was desianated a Phase I entitX in 1998. The City is part of
a joint permit with Seminole County and has been participatina in the NPDES program for
approximately 10 years. Initial involvement consisted of data aatherina and analysis.
The State of Florida addresses surface water management in Chapter 62-40 Florida
Administrative Code (F.A.C.) and defines permit requirements and management responsibilities in
Chapter 62-25 F.A.C. One of the primary concerns of the State rule is to be prepared for
repeat storm events. Many facilities within the State were only designed to adequately treat the
first storm. The State emphasizes that capacity must be available 72 hours after the initial storm.
The Water Management Districts regulate stormwater management systems via Chapter 40C-42
F.A.C. The Water Management Districts require capturing and treatment of the first flush of
stormwater in ponds or swales. The first flush is known to generally contain the majority of the
pollutants.
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The City as a Stormwater Masser Plan; Plan which was adopted in
October 1993. An update to this document. Supplement 1 (Supplement) was preaared in 2005
to i entify and describe new projects that reauire attention for the future. The Ian
and Supplement are an example of responsible commitment to progressive City planning and
resource manaaement. These documents include discussions of site-specific drainage basin
parameters used in the analysis; techniques applied; results of the hydrologic and hydraulic
analysis; identification of Stormwater facility capacities, deficiencies, and surpluses; specific
improvement alternatives and prioritization of recommended improvements; ~~~~_....~.... r;r,., ~....
~x~-i-funding evaluation and recommendations; and lastly, a proposed 10-year Capital
Improvements Plan.
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broad analysis of the primary drainage systems and on a detailed analysis of 6 selected
secondary drainage systems, which are tributaries to the primary streams. An e~r~pra~-~~~}Te
"~:,nalysis includes identification of specific areas and projects, which will alleviate flooding
and improve water quality. The Supplement also describes the National Pollution Discharae
Elimination System (NPDESI proaram.
The topography in Winter Springs is relatively flat with some gently rolling hills, ranging from a
low of 3 feet above mean sea level to 78 feet above mean sea level. Error!
Reference source not found.- identifies the general topography in Winter Springs.
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B. STORMWATER 71~TC7L`l~T'T'lIDV AATT TIAmA FACILITIES INVENTORY
The majority of the inventory and data in this section was derived from the City's 1993
Stormwater Master Plan prepared by Conklin, Porter 8~ Holmes Engineers, Inc. and Gee & Jenson
Engineers-Architects-Planners, Inc. and the 2005 Supplement 1, also prepared by Conklin. Porter
& Holmes Enc~ine~rs, inr.e
1. Operational Responsibility
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The City of Winter Springs, the State of Florida, the Florida Department of Transportation
(FDOT), Seminole County, and ' . SJRWMD are
ultimately responsible for maintenance and permitting of the Stormwater conveyance
systems within and surrounding the City limits. State Roads, such as S.R. 434 and S.R. 419,
which traverse the City, are completely under the jurisdiction of the FDOT. All Stormwater
facilities associated with these two State highways are designed, maintained, and
controlled by the FDOT. Tuskawilla Road, which traverses the City in a north/south
direction, is completely under the jurisdiction of Seminole County. 'rte.--., ,.-...~..,..;..,.~~._
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designed, maintained, and controlled by Seminole County. In addition to these publicly
owned drainage facilities, the City includes more than 25 privately owned
drainage facilities which are operated and maintained under a
"`~~~SJRWMD Stormwater Permit by either a private company, individual, or
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2. Geo ra hic Service Area
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The City ~ lies within three primary drainage basins served by, Gee
Creek, Soldiery Creek (a.k.a. Soldier's CreekL and Howell Creek, all of which extend well
beyond the City's corporate limits. The Gee Creek and Soldier's Creek drainage
basins are situated in the western sector of the City, while the Howell Creek drainage
basin is situated in the eastern sector. Gee Creek, Howell Creek, and Soldier's Creek
drain into Lake Jesup, which in turn, flows into the St. Johns River. The St. {~i-r~Johns River
flows northward where it enters the Atlantic Ocean. These primary drainage basins are
depicted in Map IV-~E-2. A brief description of each primary drainage basin is provided
below.
The topography of Howell 1-3rx~13Creek Basin is relatively flat with some gently rolling
hills, and in some areas there are swamps and sinkholes. The Howell Creek Basin is located
in both Orange and Seminole Counties and has a basin area of 45.5 square miles. The
headwaters of Howell Creek originate in Lake Maitland, which receives inflows from three
chains of lakes via ponds. The creek then flows northeasterly through Lake Howell and
continues to meet Bear Creek near Winter Springs Boulevard. The convergence occurs
approximately 2 miles upstream from Lake Jesup. The headwaters of Bear Creek are
located in Bear Gully Lake, which receives inflows from other lakes.
The drainage area of Gee Creek is approximately 11.79 square miles and has six
significant tributaries, all of which are located outside of City limits. A major portion of the
City of Winter Springs, from Tuskawilla Road west, drains to this creek.
Soldier's Creek Basin consists of approximately 19 square miles of west central
Seminole County and encompasses portions of the City's of Lake Mary, Longwood,
Sanford, as well as unincorporated Seminole County. Only a small portion of the City of
Winter Springs, located in the northwest, drains to c-~Soldier's Creek.
The scope of th '~ Plan was limited to a general analysis of the
three primary drainage basins based upon review of previous studies. Additionally, a
detailed analysis of 6 selected secondary drainage basins located within and
encompassing a portion of the City ~~~~ri~~-was performed. All six of these
basins are tributaries to the three primary streams. These selected secondary systems are
depicted in Map IV-E-2: Primary Drainaae Basins and are identified below:
a. Soldier's Creek Basin, Secondary Basin System 1 (Lake Audubon~Highlands Creek) -
This basin is approximately 1.59 square miles and includes an area south of S.R. 434,
the Winter Springs Golf Course, the Highland PUD, and an area west of the Highlands
to US 17-92. The system discharges into Soldier's Creek via an existing creek, which
flows northeasterly.
b. Gee Creek, Secondary Basin System 2 (No Name Creek) - This basin is
approximately 1.10 square miles and includes the easterly portion of the Ranchlands,
a portion of the Mt. Greenwood PUD, and portions of North Orlando sections 2A, 9
and 10. The system discharges via an existing creek which drains easterly from the
North Orlando Ranches and then northerly to Gee Creek.
c. Gee Creek, Secondary Basin System 3 (Little Lake Howell) -This basin collects runoff
from approximately 3.34 square miles and includes the southeast portion of the
Ranchlands, Dunmar Estates, all of Oak Forest, a portion of Tuscawilla located east of
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S Tuskeawilla Road, and the dense vegetative hammock north of Oak Forest and South
of SR 434419. This basin discharges through an existing creek into No Name Creek.
d. Howell Creek Basin, Secondary Basin System 4 (Tuscawilla Golf Course~Undeveloped
Lands) -This system discharges via an existing 48" culvert under Greenbriar Lane and
a connecting ditch into Howell Creek. It serves as the positive outfall for the area
including Chelsea Parc, Glen Eagle Units 1, 2, 3 and 4; Tuscawilla Unit 7; Fairway
Oaks; Chestnut Ridge; Winter Springs Unit 3; Greenbriar Lane; "T~~;TNorthern
Way; Tuscawilla Golf eCourse, and an offsite area discharging through an 18"
culvert under Northern Way.
e. Howell Creek Basin, Secondary Basin System 5 (Tuscawilla Unit 14A) -This system
provides a positive outfall for a portion of Tuscawilla Unit 14. The system provides
stormwater treatment and attenuation within aan individual retention area prior to
discharge through a control structure and into Bear Creek. Bear Creek drains northerly
and into Howell Creek.
f. Howell Creek Basin, Secondary Basin System 6 (Tuscawilla Units 1 1 B and 12A) -This
system is divided into two separate drainage areas, approximate total basin size of
51.44 acres, which drain into two common retention ponds. These ponds provide
stormwater treatment and attenuation prior to discharge through control structures
which outfall into an existing Swale, which flows to Bear Creek and ultimately Howell
Creek.
Additionally, approximately 5 acres of the City of Oviedo, in the area of Winter Springs
Boulevard, drains into stormwater facilities owned and operated by the City of Winter
Springs.
3. Capacity and Level of Service
The areas of~#e Winter Springs that have a paved infrastructure system under the control
and maintenance of the City and have a stormwater management system with a design
capacity to handle a 25 =year, 24 =hour storm event represent approximately 59% of the
City's overall area. Approximately 95 percent of the City's drainage facility capacity is
apportioned to the City fir; the remainder serves the cities of Oviedo and
Casselberry.
The 10-, 25-, and 100-year, 24-hour storm events were considered in the analysis of the
existing drainage systems. These storm events were selected by the '~~~,- ~~` ""~~~~-°
City's staff to evaluate the LOS of the existing secondary drainage systems. The
approximate LOS for the 6 secondary drainage systems was determined as required by
Chapter 9J-5, F.A.C. The LOS for the analysis of the secondary basins was assigned as
summarized below:
• LOS A -Protection from 100-year, 24-hour storm event
• LOS B -Protection from 25-year, 24-hour storm event
• LOS C -Protection from 10-year, 24-hour storm event
• LOS D -Flooding from 10-year, 24-hour storm event
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The recommendations of the SJRWMD were utilized in the ~~...~~.___....,.. n r,. .,.- clan and
Supplement to evaluate the OS} standards of drainage facilities in the
City. The LOS for structures asserts that all existing structures should be free from flooding
during a 100-year storm event. The LOS for roadways requires that drainage facilities
for arterial roads will be designed to carry a 100-year storm event; collector and
neighborhood roads will be designed to carry a 25-year storm event, per City Code.
Four flood levels for residential street systems were defined in the Stormwater Master
Plan for use in the evaluation of the City's Stormwater management facilities as follows:
Flood Level 1 - Water surface at or below street grade.
Flood Level 2 - Water surface above street grade, but below 6-inch depth of
ponding.
Flood Level 3 - Water surface depth greater than 6 inches above street grade, but
below 1 2 inches.
Flood Level 4 - Water surface depth greater than 12 inches above the street
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Winter Springs has several creeks, Stormwater ponds, and drainage ditches within City Limits,
some of which experience problems of flooding.
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In September 2007. FEMA issued new Flood Insurance Rate Maps (The previous map update
was in 1995.1 -Chapter 8 of the City Code has been amended to be consistent with the new
maps. Approximately 8% of the City's land area exists within Flood ~et~eZones A; or AE,
representing areas of 100-year flooding as identified by National Flood Insurance Maps. Flood
zone maps may be found in the Conservation Element of this Plan. Strict adherence to the
National Flood Insurance Program criteria is important to flood insurance rates within a jurisdiction
as well as protection of life and property All new development including building permits are
reviewed for compliance with the City's flood plain management ordinances
'{tee c~~._.Y___,.~.... ,,,r..,.~.... n,°--~lorida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP1 and St. Johns
River Water Management District (SJRWMDI have established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL1
standards for water bodies in the central Florida area The TMDL Program is a federallx
required water quality program administered by the FDEP under the Florida Watershed
Restoration Act (Section 403.067. F.S.1. The TMDL Proaram will be incorporated with the current
NPDES Proaram. -The City is currently completing a TMDL Master Plan which includes compliance
options and an evaluation of each option's cost effectiveness.
The TMDL program establishes water quality targets or pollutant load limits that indicate how
much of a pollutant level can go into a receivina water body In 2007 Seminole County and its
municipalities approved an interlocal agreement to streamline TMDL intergovernmental
cooperation and funding opportunities. The TMDL Master Plan will identify upstream water
quality improvement projects for the City to consider in meeting its participation reauirements
toward the eventual cleanup of receivina water bodies. such as Lake Jesup.
1. General Performance and Problem Areas
The ~~~-°~~~---~~-~° ^~~ ~~-~° °lan and Supplement identified a number of problem areas in the
City that have experienced stormwater-flooding in the past. These areas were identified
to bring attention to them in an effort to gain a better understanding of the existing
drainage system conditions. _Presented below is a listing of the identified problem areas:
• Winter Springs Boulevard Bridge crossing Bear Creek
• Northern Way Bridge Crossing Howell Creek, north of Winter Springs Boulevard
• Northern Way & Woodchuck Court
• stormwater ponds along Seneca Boulevard
• Bridges crossing Gee Creek
• Oak Forest Units 1 through 4
• North Orlando Ranches sections 1, 2 & 2A, and 6
• Highlands section 1
• North Orlando Terrace section 5
• 434 8~ Parkstone~Winding Hollow Intersection
Additionally, the study of the six secondary drainage basins within the City identified
specific drainage facilities with iai~~e~ erg ~jT=ae~~~tee. '~''-.~ ,.._-..,, ~c ;
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gel}-xgexistina deficiencies and various alternatives, for correcting the ~-deficiencies
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cost estimates ~~-- '-~ `~-----"s included in the (=i~~10-year Capital Improvements Plan
included in the 2005 Supplement.
Continuing annual minor renewal and replacement improvements on a system-wide basis is
required in addition to the major capital improvements plan. _These improvements might
include repair of minor stormwater deficiencies not included as a major capital
improvement, but commonly occur throughout the system. stormwater facilities that require
minor work consist of stormwater collection pipes, inlets and catch basins, manholes,
swales, ditches, control structures, and erosion pipes.
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TMDL's will have a significant impact on the City's stormwater program. The greatest
impact will be the costs to implement the reauirements of this program. Most existing
stormwater programs have generally addressed new development. However, the TMDL
proaram will address both new and existing developments. This may require the
retrofitting of existing systems or the installation of new systems in areas where none
currently exist. In addition to impacts to the stormwater facilities, the TMDL proaram may
impact other discharges. whether direct or indirect discharges, to receiving water bodies.
These include, but are not limited to, direct and indirect discharge from wastewater
treatment plants. Indirect wastewater discharges include reclaimed water systems and
percolations ponds. Other indirect discharge may include individual septic tank systems.
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With the completion of the new TMDL Master Plan the City should move ahead with
revising the Code to include the TMDL standards New development will reauire more
stringent stormwater quality requirements to be imposed •
The Citv's 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI1 is updated annually and
contains specific capital drainage improvements which have been identified through
various sources including the Supplement and the TMDL Master Plan Ke~,projects on the
5-Year stormwater Master Plan for fiscal years 2009/10 through 2013/14 include•
• Lombardy Canal Piping
• Various TMDL Water Quality Projects
Additionally the City should continue its participation in joint studies and planninr~ for the
areas and basins that affect the City.
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IV-1~F. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT
A. INTRODUCTION
The protection of recharge areas is critical in locations that rely on aquifers as the sole source of
drinking water. Well-drained areas are often subject to alteration by development since these
areas are typically prime land for development. The development of impervious surfaces such as
roads, roofs, and parking areas reduces the area available for percolation, which, in turn,
reduces the quantity of natural recharge to the aquifer. The quality of the water that is
recharged in to the aquifer is also a critical factor since impacts of development can compromise
the quality of the water. Groundwater can absorb contaminants from development and transmit
them to the aquifer. This sub-element is intended to protect the quantity of natural groundwater
that is recharged back to the aquifer. The quality of the water for drinking purposes is
addressed in the Potable Water ~--L~=~Sub-Element.
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6~6. AQUIFER RECHARGE NVENTORY
The City - falls within the Middle St. Johns (MSJ) groundwater basin. A
groundwater basin is a particular groundwater flow system that encompasses recharge areas as
well as the associated discharge areas. Three aquifer systems have been identified in the MSJ
groundwater basin. These are the surficial (unconfined), the intermediate, and Floridan aquifer
systems. Map IV-~F-1 provides a generalized hydro-geologic cross section of the groundwater
basin.
1. Hydrogeology
a. surficial Aauifer
The surficial aquifer is composed of sand, shells, and some clays, and ranges in
thickness from 20 feet near the St. Johns River to approximately 60 feet in the
central part of the basin. The top of the aquifer is defined by the water table,
which marks the line below which all pore spaces are filled with water, and rises
and falls in response to the atmospheric pressure. Flow in the surficial aquifer
usually follows the topography of the land and is an important source of water for
individual domestic wells and small-scale irrigation. Since there is no overlying
confining unit, groundwater recharge to the surficial aquifer system is controlled by
local rainfall, land use, vegetation, topography, and local soils.
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Areas characterized by highly permeable, sandy soils that transmit fluids easily
and yield significant quantities of water, are typically good recharge areas for
the surficial aquifer system. This aquifer system can discharge into surface
streams, lakes, and rivers, or deeper aquifers.
b. Intermediate Aauifer
The intermediate system lies below the surficial aquifer but above the Floridan and
occurs randomly throughout the groundwater basin. It is composed of clays and
thin, water-bearing zones of sand, shell, and limestone. The intermediate aquifer
is usually found within the confining unit of the Floridan and occurs at 60 to 150
feet below land surface and supplies water to some parts of the basin. This
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aquifer is an important source of potable water where the Floridan aquifer
contains water of marginal quality.
c. Floridan Aquifer
The Floridan aquifer is the principal source of water for consumptive use in the MSJ
groundwater basin and is the aquifer from which the City raves
its public water supply. The Floridan aquifer is an artesian aquifer composed of
limestone and dolomite. Characteristically, artesian aquifers contain groundwater
that is under pressure that is greater than the atmospheric pressure. This pressure
is demonstrated by the potentiometric surface level, which is the level to which
water will rise in tightly enclosed wells that penetrate the aquifer.
The Floridan aquifer usually has two permeable zones containing potable water in
the MSJ groundwater basin. The upper permeable zone consists of cavernous
Ocala and Avon Park limestone and extends from approximately 200 to 500 feet
below land surface. Withdrawals from the upper permeable zone are generally
limited to small public supply and domestic wells. This zone provides the public
water supply for the City't~~e~~, as the City's wells are generally in the
350-foot range. The lower permeable zone consists of cavernous Lake City
limestone and extends from about 1,000 to 1,300 feet below land surface. In
most areas, the public water supply comes from this zone.
d. Groundwater Quality of the Floridan Aquifer
The natural quality of groundwater in MSJ groundwater basin varies greatly
depending on the location and the depth from which water is obtained. A major
concern in this basin is saltwater intrusion in areas of Seminole County. Although
the MSJ groundwater basin is inland from the sea, and bordered on the west by
the peninsular divide, there are some patches of connate saltwater in the Floridan
aquifer. The potential exists for this saline water to migrate upward within the
aquifer system in response to declines in the potentiometric surface, the magnitude
of groundwater withdrawals, and climatic changes. However, e~the
CjtY is located outside the areas in Seminole County that have associated chloride
and sulfate concentrations of equal or greater than 250 mg/I., the recommended
limit of chloride and sulfate for public water supplies set by the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP). Therefore, the Floridan aquifer underlying der
r~rthe City is of good water quality and only aeration and chlorination
treatments are required to provide the City with potable water for distribution.
2. Aquifer Recharge Analysis
Groundwater recharge is vital for providing adequate groundwater supplies for future
uses and for preserving the quality of groundwater resources. Recharge to the Floridan
aquifer occurs in areas where the elevation of the water table within the surficial aquifer
is higher than the elevation of the potentiometric surface elevation of the Floridan aquifer.
The elevation of the potentiometric surface is approximately forty-five (45) feet above
mean sea level (MSL) within the Winter Springs service area and fluctuates in response to
rainfall amounts within the recharge areas. Normally, the potentiometric surface level
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fluctuates about five (5) feet, with the highest levels being recorded in September, just
after the rainy season. The lowest levels are normally in May, after the dry season.
In areas where the elevation of the water table is higher than the potentiometric surface,
water moves from the surficial aquifer in a downward direction through the upper
confining unit to the Floridan aquifer. Recharge rates are highest in areas where the
hydraulic pressure difference and permeability are greatest. Recharge rates are directly
proportional to the hydraulic pressure difference and upper confining unit hydraulic
conductivity and inversely proportional to the upper confining unit thickness.
Recharge also occurs directly from infiltrating rainfall where limestones of the Floridan
aquifer are at or near land surface. The amount of water available as recharge to the
Floridan aquifer is that part of rainfall, after losses to runoff and evapotranspiration, that
infiltrates to the water table and continues to move downward to the Floridan aquifer-_
Generally, when rainfall exceeds evaporation by approximately two inches (2") per
year, and the difference between water table elevation and the potentiometric surface is
about ten (10) feet, conditions which are conducive to recharge exist, and recharge to the
Floridan ere uifer occurs. Soils having high infiltration potential with little or no
runoff due to the lack of surface drainage features are most conducive to recharging
groundwater systems. Areas of groundwater recharge to the upper Floridan aquifer in
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3. Regulatory Framework
Regulations have been enacted to prevent negative impacts of excessive water
consumption. Extreme lowering of aquifer levels and surface water flows can adversely
impact ecosystems by lowering lake levels, degrading wetlands and other natural systems
and habitats. Other related negative impacts can include increased sinkhole frequency
and saltwater intrusion in coastal areas.
a. State Regulation
Groundwater within the State of Florida has been classified into four categories in
Section 62 Florida Administrative Code.- F.A.C.. These classifications and their
designated uses are, as follows:
CLASS F-I Potable water use groundwater in single-source aauifers described
in Rule 62-520.460 F.A.C.. which have a total dissolved solids
content of less than 3.000 ma/I and were specifically reclassified
as Class F-1 by the Commission.
CLASS G-I Potable water use, groundwater in single-source aquifers which
have a total dissolved solids content of less than 3,000 mg/I.
CLASS G-II Potable water use, groundwater in aquifers which have a total
dissolved solids content of less than 10,000 mg/I, unless otherwise
classified by the Environmental Regulation Commission.
CLASS G-III Non-potable water use, groundwater in unconfined aquifers which
has a total dissolved solids content of 10,000 mg/I or greater, or
which has total dissolved solids of 3,000-10,000 mg/I and either
has been reclassified by the Commission as having no reasonable
potential as a future source of drinking water, or has been
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designated by the Department as an exempted aquifer pursuant to
Section 62-28.13(3), F.A.C.
CLASS G-IV Non-potable water use, groundwater in confined aquifers which has
a total dissolved solids content of 10,000 mg/I or greater.
The State delegates powers to agencies to regulate well construction and ensure
that wells are contaminant free. The potable water provided by the public wells
within e~x;~the City is of a good quality requiring minimal treatment.
The Water Management Districts within the state designate areas that are Priority
Water Resource Caution Areas (PWRCA) and Restricted Allocation Areas (RAA).
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1~s~e~The City is located in an area that the St. Johns River Water Manaaement
District (SJRWMDI identifies as a priority water resource caution area in the
District Water Supply Plan 2005. A priority water resource caution area is an
area where existina and reasonably anticipated sources of water may not be
adequate to supply water for all existing leaal uses and anticipated future needs
while sustainina water resources and related natural systems through 2025 The
reaional water supply plan for the Priority Water Resource Caution Area (District
Water Supply Plan 20051 was approved by the District Governina Board on
February 7 2006 and an addendum affecting some local governments was
approved on October 10. 2006. Seminole County and all municipalities located in
the County are affected by the PRWCA. In 2004 the City entered into an
interlocal agreement with Seminole County and the other cities within the County to
develop a county-wide water supely plan (County PIan1 The County Plan
identifies projects that are suitable to be included in a future update or addendum
to the District Water Supply Plan 2005 In addition the City adopted its 10-year
Water Supply Facilities Work Plan and update to its Comprehensive Plan on Julx
23, 2007 meeting the mandated deadline of August 7 2007
The SJRWMD has produced a series of GIS maps regarding aquifer recharge,
water use, and related natural resource protection.
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establish consumptive use permitting within its district, under Section 373.216 of
the Florida Statutes. The basic principal of the consumptive use permit CUP
review is as follows:
1) The use must be beneficial.
2) The use must not interfere with apre-existing legal use.
3) The use must be in the public interest.
The City's CUP was issued by the
SJRWMD in Octo r 1996 and ~-t~re~gkexpired on October 8, 2006. The
City filed an application for the Consumptive Use Permit fCUPI prior to the
expiration date and the application is under review
The City continues to operate off of the expired permit until a new one is issued
At the time of renewal the City, if eligible, can opt fora 20-year permit.
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Map IV-IC~F - 2: Natural Groundwater Recharge to the Upper Floridan Aquifer
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Since the City's adoption of the water restriction ordinance on February 26 2001
the annual water usaae has consistently been lower than the withdrawal allocation
allowed by the CUP. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance the annual usaae
exceeded the permitted capacity three out of the five years following the issuance
of the 1996 CUP.
b. Local Regulations
The City dheres to the
standards adopted for wellhead e€e~e-protection
t~el~v the SJRWMD and the FDEP including restricting the type of development
allowed in the vicinity of a wellhead and requiring p 500-foot protection zone
around each wellhead (see Future Land Use Element).
Land use surrounding a water supply site is a major consideration in the selection
and protection of well sites to avoid contamination As part of the City's wellhead
protection plan, the City should identify all potential sources of contamination for
existing wells. The direction of groundwater flow is to the northeast toward Lake
JeSUp•
The City has addressed other policies that implement groundwater protection
efforts, most significantly, a water reuse program. While the City itself does not
have problems with the saltwater intrusion or other contamination of its wells, the
impact of excessive pumping of the City's wells may affect areas of susceptibility
in Seminole County. Therefore, water reuse is an important consideration since it
means less water is pumped out of the aquifer. Currently, the City ,_r
operates a re~wereclaimed water •-•~~'~•--~~~-~•~ rystem, which services
~~1,644 residential ., onnections, one golf course, the city's
parks, and public rights of way. This approach to supplementing water supply
demands by utilizing reclaimed water ee~can conserve significant quantities of
fresh water for higher priority use.
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IV-G. INFRASTRUCTURE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
The following terms and concepts are provided to assist with review of the Solid Waste, Drainage
and Aq uifer Recharge Sub-Elements.
A. SANITARY SEWER TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003, Florida Administrative Cod e (F.A.C1, the foll owing definitions are used
for assi gning classifications for sanitary sewer collection systems:
Sanitar y Sewer Interceptor - a sewage cond uit that connects directly to, and transmits
sewage to, a treatment plant.
Sanitar y Sewer Trunk Main - r+~eens-a sewage cond uit that connects directly to, and transmits
sewage to, an interceptor.
B. SOLID WASTE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Solid Waste is defined. pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003 (88 1. F.A.C.. as "slud ge from a waste treatment
works. water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility or garbage, rubbish, refuse.
or othe r discarded material, including solid, liauid. semisolid, or co ntained gaseous material
resultin g from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining , agricultural, or governmental op erations."
Other d efinitions. pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003 F.A.C., ap plicable to Solid Waste Sub-Elem ent are:
Leachate - the liquid derived from the leaching of buried refuse in sanitary landfills and dumps
by percolating water derived from rain. It freauently contains large numbers of inorganic
contaminants and high concentrations of total dissolved solids, as well as many organic
contaminants.
Solid Waste Facilities - -structures or systems designed for the collection, processing or disposal
of solid wastes, including hazardous wastes. and includes transfer stations, processing plants,
recycling~lants, and disposal systems.
Solid Waste Processing Plant - -a facility for incineration, resource recovery, or recycling of solid
waste prior to its final disposal.
Solid Waste Transfer Station - -a facility for temporary collection of solid waste prior to
transport to a processing plant or to final disposal.
Hazardous Waste - solid waste, or a combination of solid wastes, which, because of its quantitX,,
concentration, or physical. chemical, or infectious characteristics, may cause. or significantlx
contribute to. an increase in mortality and f or an increase in serious irreversible or incapacitating
reversible illness or may pose a substantial present or potential hazard to human health or the
environment when improperly transported. disposed of, stored, treated or otherwise managed.
C. STORMWATER AND DRAINAGE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Stormwater is defined, pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003 (881. F.A.C., as "the flow of water which results
from a rainfall event." Other definitions, pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003. F.A.C., applicable to this
Stormwater Sub-Element are:
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Attenuation - To limit stormwater flow to reduce downstream impacts.
Basin - A drainage area with the characteristics of either having a single outfall to the receiving
waterbodX or being located adjacent to another basin, and conveying its runoff through a
drainage structure.
Closed Drainage Basin - -A drainage basin with no structural outfall. The discharge from a closed
drainage basin is limited to percolation (and other Groundwater flow), evaporation and evapo-
transpiration.
Conveyance - Transport of stormwater via pipe and f or open channel system(s1.
Design Capacity - The amount of flow a storm sewer system is designed to manage, usually
expressed in cubic feet per second for flow and cubit feet or acre feet for storaae.•
Design Storm Event - -The design storm event is calculated by the frequency, duration, volume,
and distribution of the storm.
Detention Basin or Structure - -means a basin or structure. which collects and temporarily stores
storm water for the purpose of treatment through physical, chemical, or biological processes with
subsequent gradual release of the storm water to reduce downstream quality and quantity
impacts.
Ditch - ,4n open storm water conveyance facility with typical side slopes steeper than three units
horizontally to one unit vertically
Drainage Basin - -Any land area defined by topographical boundaries from which the runoff
collects at a common point and contributes stormwater to a drainage system or receiving
waterbody.
Drainage Facilities --means a system of human-made structures designed to collect, convey. hold,
divert or discharge storm water: including, stormwater sewers, canals, detention structures, and
retention structures.
Exfiltration Trench - -~4 sub-surface facility designed to convey stormwater into the underlying
soil, providing treatment through filtration and volume reduction.
Flood plain - -An area inundated during a 100-year flood event or identified by the national
Flood Insurance Program as an area of flooding on Flood Insurance Rate Maps or Flood Hazard
Boundary Maps.
Impervious --Land surfaces which do not allow (or minimally allow) the penetration of water. An
increase in the amount of impervious area will increase the rate and volume of runoff from a
Given drainage basin.
Inlet - -A structure which collects stormwater runoff and connects into a conveyance system.
Natural Drainage Features - -Naturally occurring features of an area which accommodate the
flow of stormwater, such as streams. rivers, lakes, and wetlands.
Outfall - -Location where stormwater flows out of a given system. The ultimate outfall of a
system is generally a receiving waterbod~
Percolation - The ability of water to pass through a porous medium: in most cases, the soil.
Pervious ---Land surfaces which allow the penetration of water. A decrease in pervious area will
increase the rate and volume of runoff from a Given drainage basin.
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Retention - -To store stormwater to prevent its discharge into receiving waters or to provide a
storage facility for stormwater where no outfall is available.
Retention Basin or Structure - A stormwater facility which has no structural outfall and the
discharge from which is limited to percolation, evaporation, and evapo-transpiration.
Sub-basin - A large neighborhood drainage area, which represents the subdivision of a basin on
the basis of natural and/or man-made flow patterns within the basin.
Surcharge ---Flow out of a stormwater facilityresulting from flow in excess of its designed
capacity at a point upstream from the outfall.
Swale - An open stormwater conveyance facility with side slopes typically equal to or greater than
three units horizontally to one unit vertically (generally very shallow).
D. AQUIFER RECHARGE TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Terms and concepts applicable to the review of the Aauifer Recharge Sub-Element are:
Aquifer --a water bearina~eologic formation.
Potentiometric surface- -the elevation that water would reach in a well penetrating into the
aquifer.
Recharge--renewal of the groundwater resource.
Water Recharge Area--land or water areas through which groundwater is replenished.
Water Table-- a level below which the ground is saturated with water.
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