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CITY OF WINTER SPRINGS
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
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City of Winter Springs
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
INFRASTRUCTURE ELEMENT
EAR-Based Amendments, March 2009
Prepared For:
City of Winter Springs
Community Development Department
1 126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, Florida 32708-2799
Prepared By:
Planning Communities, LLC
2510 Wild Tamarind Blvd.
Orlando, FL 32828
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER IV ...............................................................................................................................1
~~/-A. Goals, Objectives and Policies ....................................... ................1
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A. Sanitary Sewer ................................................................................................................1
B. Potable Water ................................................................................................................. 4
C. Solid Waste ....................................................................................................................10
D. Drainage ........................................................................................................................11
E. Natural Groundwater Aquifer Recharge ........................................................................15
IV-B. SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT .....................................................................................17
A. Introduction ..................................................................................................................17
B. Sanitary Sewer Facilities inventory ...............................................................................17
1. Public Sanitary Sewer Facilities Inventory ............................................................................. 17
a. Operational Responsibility ...........................................................................17
b. Service Area ...............................................................................................17
c. Predominate Users .......................................................................................18
d. Sanitary Sewer Facility Design and Capacity .................................................20
2. Private Sanitary Sewer Facilities Design ............................................................................... 22
a. Septic Tank Suitability ..................................................................................22
C. Sanitary Sewer Facility Needs Analysis ....................................................................... 24
1. Sanitary Sewer Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies .........................................................24
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies ....................................................24
b. Future Demand Capacity ..............................................................................24
2. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities ................................................................. 24
a. Wastewater Treatment Plants .......................................................................24
b. Collection System Performance .....................................................................25
3. Sanitary Sewer Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting ...................... 25
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IV-C. POTABLE WATER SUB-ELEMENT ..................................................................................... 25
A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 25
B. Public Potable Water Facilities Inventory ....................................................................... 26
C. Alternative Water Sources ............................................................................................. 33
D. Conservation Programs ................................................................................................ 34
E. Water Supply Concurrency ............................................................................................ 34
F. Projected Water Needs and Sources ..............................................................................35
a. Population .................................................................................................. 35
b. Potable Water Capacity Surpluses and Deficiencies ........................................35
c. Future Demand Capacity ..............................................................................35
d. Fire Protection .............................................................................................36
e. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities ..............................................36
G. Future Water Sources .................................................................................................... 39
H. Future Conservation Programs ..................................................................................... 39
I. Water Supply Projects ...................................................................................................42
IV-D. SOLID WASTE SUB-ELEMENT ........................................................................................... 43
A. Introduction .................................................................................................................... 43
B. Winter Springs Solid Waste Facilities Inventory .............................................................. 43
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a. Operational Responsibility ...........................................................................43
b. Service Area and Predominant Users .............................................................44
c. Solid Waste Facility Design and Capacity ......................................................44
d. Environmental Compliance, Assistance and Pollution Prevention Program (ECAP3)46
e. Recycling Program .......................................................................................48
J. Solid Waste Facility Needs Analysis ............................................................................. 49
1. Solid Waste Surpluses and Deficiencies ................................................................................ 49
a. Existing Demand Surpluses and Deficiencies ....................................................49
b. Future Demand Capacity ..............................................................................50
2. Performance and Condition of Existing Solid Waste Facilities .......................................... 52
3. Solid Waste Facility Replacement, Expansion and New Facility Siting ........................... 52
IV-E. DRAINAGE SUB-ELEMENT .............................................................................................. 54
A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 54
B. Stormwater Facilities Inventory .................................................................................... 55
a. Operational Responsibility 55
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b. Service Area ............................................................................................... 55
2. Capacity and Level of Service ................................................................................................. 57
C. Stormwater Facility Capacity Analysis ......................................................................... 58
1. General Performance and Problem Areas ............................................................................ 58
2. Future Demand and Facility Improvements ............................................................................ 59
IV-F. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE SUB-ELEMENT .................................. 64
A. Introduction ................................................................................................................... 64
B. Aquifer Recharge Inventory .......................................................................................... 64
1. Hydrogeology .............................................................................................................................64
a. Surficial Aquifer ..........................................................................................64
b. Intermediate Aquifer ....................................................................................64
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c. Floridan Aquifer ..........................................................................................65
d. Groundwater Quality of the Floridan Aquifer .................................................65
2. Aquifer Recharge Analysis ........................................................................................................ 65
3. Regulatory Framework .............................................................................................................. 66
a. State Regulation ..........................................................................................66
b. Local Regulations .........................................................................................68
IV-G. INFRASTRUCTURE TERMS AND CONCEPTS .............................................................. 72
C. Sanitary Sewer Terms and Concepts ............................................................................ 72
B. Solid Waste Terms and Concepts ................................................................................... 72
C. Stormwater and Drainage Terms and Concepts ................................................................... 72
D. Aquifer Recharge Terms and Concepts ......................................................................... 74
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LIST OF TABLES -WILL FIX BROKEN LINKS, SECTION B.
Table IV - A - 1: Wastewater Treatment Plants ......................................................................................18
Table IV - A - 2: Existing Sanitary Sewer Customers ..............................................................................18
Table IV - A - 3: Lift Stations .......................................................................................................................20
Table IV-B- 1: Existing Potable Water Customers .......................... 14Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 2: Water Treatment Plants ............................................. 16Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 3: Inventory of Existing Wells ...................................... 18Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 4: Existing Potable Water Storage Facilities ............... 19Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 5: Existing High Service Pumping Faciltiies ............... 19Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 6: Existing Water Plant Design Capacities .................. 20Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 7: Projected Water Demands in MGD ........................ 22Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 8: Fire Flow Requirements ............................................ 23Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-B- 9: Projected Demand, Facility Capacity, and Permit Conditions .... 24Error! Bookmark
not defined.
Table IV-B- 10: Water Supply Needs and Sources .......................... 25Error! Bookmark not defined.
Table IV-C- 1: Capacity, Demand and County Level of Service ....................................................... 51
Table IV-C- 2: City of Winter Springs Solid Waste Collection - 2030 .............................................. 51
LIST OF MAPS
Map IV-A- 1: Winter Springs Sanitary Sewer Service Area - ok for review, update needed... 19
Map IV-A- 2: Reclaimed Water Service Area -will be updated; should be sufficient for review . 23
Map IV-B- 1: Winter Springs Potable Water Service Area ......................................................................15
Map IV-B- 2: Water Line Distribution System ................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.?
Map IV-C- 1: Solid Waste Service Area and Facilities -will update for aesthetics, included for
review ....................................................................................................................................................... 45
Map N-C- 1: Solid Waste Service Area and Facilities .............................................................................. 52
Map IV-D- 1: General Topography Map -will update, should be sufficient for review ............... 61
Map IV-D- 2: Primary Drainage Basins .....................................................................................................62
Map IV-D- 3: Secondary Drainage Basins -will update for aesthetics, included for review........ 63
Map IV-E- 1: Generalized Hydrologic Cross Section -may update ..................................................69
Map IV-E- 2: Natural Groundwater Recharge to the Upper Floridan Aquifer -will update if GIS
available for following PDF .................................................................................................................70
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LIST OF EXHIBITS
Exhibit IV-B- 1: Water Supply Work Plan, Apri12007 ............................................................................ 27
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CHAPTER IV
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IV-A. GOALS, OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
A. SANITARY SEWER
GOAL IV-A: 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 service area while protecting the environment and public health.
Objective IV-A-1: Existing Wastewater Treatment. The City shall correct existing deficiencies;
ensure that the minimum Level of Service (LOS) 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 IV-A-1.1: Adopt LOS standards for sanitary sewer treatment at 100 gallons per
person per day.
Policy IV-A-1.2: 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 IV-A-1.3: Maintain an active sanitary sewer system mapping program and
update the model at least annually to prioritize needed replacements.
Policy IV-A-1.4: Require all improvements and/or additions to sanitary sewer facilities
to be compatible and adequate to meet the adopted LOS standards.
Policy IV-A-1.5: Require all land use amendments to include an analysis of the impact of
such amendment on the adopted LOS standard and existing sanitary
sewer facilities.
Policy N-A-1.6: Plan construction of new sanitary sewer treatment facilities when
capacity allocation of existing facilities is at seventy five percent (75%)
of available capacity, and have new facilities ready for operation
when capacity allocation of existing facilities is at ninety percent (90%)
of available capacity.
Policy IV-A-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.
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Policy IV-A-1.8: Maintain a quarterly groundwater monitoring program to evaluate
groundwater quality and submit the results to FDEP.
Policy N-A-1.9: Comply with bond covenants to ensure the maintenance and operations
of facilities, and to provide recommendations for system maintenance
and improvements.
Policy iV-A-1.10: Encourage continuing education of operating staff to ensure proficiency
with respect to optimization of treatment and disposal processes.
Policy IV-A-1.11: Require that all City owned wastewater treatment plants be operated
and maintained by State-certified operators. Allow trainees under the
supervision of State-certified operators to be used, when allowed by
regulatory requirements.
Objective IV-A-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 IV-A-2.1: Define regulations for sewer allocation vested rights and the period of
vesting in the City's Code of Ordinances.
Policy IV-A-2.2: 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 application for
permits.
Policy IV-A-2.3: Implement the Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) to avoid future
deficiencies and update the SCI annually in conjunction with the City's
budgeting process.
Policy IV-A-2.4: Define the City's sewer service area by the corporate limits of the City
and those other areas located outside the corporate limits, which are
established by the City Commission by a written instrument. Require
that property owners of properties located in unincorporated Seminole
County execute 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 IV-A-2.5: Coordinate with the County and the FDOT to plan to provide all future
sewer pipes and/or sleeves required for subsurface road placement.
Policy IV-A-2.6: Coordinate the utility and transportation planning efforts to take
advantage of the most economical construction and maintenance costs
possible when installing utility lines, roads and sewers.
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Objective IV-A-3: Maximize Existing Facilities. The City shall maximize existing sanitary sewer
facilities within its service area and shall promote compact efficient growth patterns.
Policy IV-A-3.1: Require 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 Code of Ordinances.
Policy IV-A-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 IV-A-3.3: Discourage development in the service area from utilizing septic tanks
and prohibit the use of package wastewater treatment plants.
Policy IV-A-3.4: Require new development to extend the central sewer system at the
developer's expense to service subject property.
Policy N-A-3.5: Maintain adequate sanitary sewer service availability charges and
user rates to ensure funding for new treatment, collection and effluent
disposal systems.
Policy IV-A-3.6: 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.
Objective IV-A-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 IV-A-4.1: Consider available" to mean within fifty (50) feet of a sanitary sewer
collection system and accessible by a legally recorded easement or
right-of-way.
Policy IV-A-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.
Policy IV-A-4.3: Prioritize and incorporate line extensions into the 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.
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Policy IV-A-4.4: 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 N-A-5: Effluent 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 IV-A-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 N-A-5.2: Follow the exclusive authority of SJRWMD to regulate consumptive use.
Policy IV-A-5.3: Require the installation of reclaimed water systems for all new
development, which contain or abut existing or planned reclaimed
water routes. Allow connection of the reclaimed system to the potable
water system when reclaimed water is not provided until such time as
reclaimed water becomes available.
Policy IV-A-5.4: Provide back up storage and disposal of excess reclaimed water
(during wet periods) by the City's existing spray fields and percolation
ponds.
Policy IV-A-5.5: Consider applying for permits to allow discharge of reclaimed water
into wetlands during periods of "emergency".
Policy IV-A-5.6: Maintain a public awareness and education program regarding the use
of reclaimed water.
B. POTABLE WATER
GOAL IV-B: 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 and within
the City's service area during the 2030- planning horizon.
Objective IV-B-1: Central System. Based upon adopted Level of Service (LOS) 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 IV-B-1.1: Adopt LOS standards for potable water supply at 1 15 gallons
(minimum) per person per day. (Cross Reference: Capital Improvement Element,
Policy 1.2.1-d.)
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Policy IV-B-1.2: Require total well capacity to equal or exceed the Maximum Day
Demand (MDD), including design fire flow demand. Maximum Day
Demand (MDD) =Total Water Consumed, divided by 365 days, x
Maximum Day Peak Factor (2.0). (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element,
Policy IV-B-8.4)
Policy IV-B-1.3: Require that even with the largest well out of service, total well
capacity 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 IV-B-1.4: Maintain the capacity of the aeration system equal to or greater than
the Maximum Day Demand (MDD).
Policy IV-B-1.5: Use 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.
Policy IV-B-1.6: Rate the wellfield capacity at the average daily demand with the
assumption that the largest well is out of service.
Policy IV-B-1.7: Require that any new wells be constructed to produce capacities
between 1200 and 2400 gallons per minute.
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Policy TV-B-1.8: Maintain a storage tank capacity of at least one-half (1 ~2) of the
average daily consumption volume.
Policy IV-B-1.9: Provide 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 IV-B-8.4)
Policy N-B-1.10: Maintain a minimum high service pump capacity at least equal to the
maximum daily peak factor demand, assuming that the largest high
service pump is out of service.
Policy IV-B-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 IV-B-1.12: Restrict the maximum velocity through any pipe to 8 feet per second.
Policy IV-B-1.13: Meet the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) criteria
of providing half the maximum daily flow for auxiliary power.
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Objective IV-B-2: Operations 8~ Maintenance. The City will annually adopt programs 8~
activities to maintain the central system.
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Policy IV-B-2.1: Maintain the City's potable water treatment facilities in optimum
condition by the implementation of a preventive maintenance program.
Policy IV-B-2.2: Review water fee methodology and user rates annually during the
budget process to ensure adequate funding for treatment, storage and
distribution facilities.
Policy IV-B-2.3: Develop a system to review individual customer water meters to ensure
proper readings of those meters.
Policy IV-B-2.4: Institute a replacement or "change out" schedule for meters in the field
to ensure replacement when accuracies exceed the industry tolerance
range.
Policy itV-B-2.5: Implement improvements and~or additions to potable water facilities
as needed to correct LOS deficiencies, based upon data and analysis
in the City's Water Supply Plan 2007, and the SJRWMD's District
Water Supply Plan 2005.
Policy IV-B-2.6: Implement improvements and~or additions to potable water facilities
which comply with, as a minimum, the 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 IV-B-3: 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.
Policy IV-B-3.1: Review 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 Water Supply Plan 2007.
Policy IV-B-3.2: Cap the City's potable groundwater demand at 2013 levels and
determine the most cost-effective option for augmenting this system with
an alternative water source. Pursue cooperative efforts with SJRWMD,
Seminole County, and other local jurisdictions, in providing cost-
effective solutions, as referenced in Item 1, 5 and b of the Water
Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-3.3: Reevaluate the potable water system capacity and ensure that the
central water system can meet LOS standards prior to issuance of a
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development order, if new development would result in a significant
increase in population beyond current projections.
Policy IV-B-3.4: Continue to monitor groundwater supply conditions in conjunction with
the SJRWMD, as referenced in Item 1 of the Water Supply Work Plan.
(Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-E-1.4)
Policy IV-B-3.5: Encourage and require, as needed, the interconnection and looping of
existing and proposed segments of the potable water distribution
system.
Objective IV-B-4: Capital Improvements. The City shall plan capital improvements to meet
future needs and projected deficiencies.
Policy IV-B-4.1: Maintain the mathematical model of the transmission system in the files
for subsequent computer analysis to determine the water use demands.
Policy IV-B-4.2: Implement the five-year Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) for
potable water facilities adopted in the Capital Improvements Element.
Policy IV-B-4.3: Review 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 IV-B-4.4: Update the 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 IV-B-4.5: Evaluate the production, expansion capabilities, and life expectancy of
the water treatment plants in each update to the Water Supply Plan,
2007.
Objective IV-B-5: New Development. 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.
Policy IV-B-5.1: Maintain a five hundred (500) foot minimum spacing between wells,
where practicable, as referenced in Item 8 of the Water Supply Work
Plan.
Policy N-B-5.2: Consider surrounding land uses when making the final selection of any
well site, as referenced in Item 8 of the Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-5.3: Require well placement to have a 100-foot minimum setback from
sewer lines, as referenced in Item 8 of the Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy N-B-5.4: Require a 200-foot minimum setback for well placement from septic
tanks, as referenced in Item 8 of the Water Supply Work Plan.
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Policy IV-B-5.5: 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, as referenced in Item 8 of the Water
Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-5.6: 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, as referenced in Item 8 of
the Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-5.7: Conduct a detailed analysis of potential well contamination sources.
Objective IV-B-6: Service Area. The City shall adopt a service area boundary for potable
water and shall discourage leapfrog development and urban sprawl.
Policy IV-B-6.1: Define the City's potable water service area by the corporate limits of
the City, except as otherwise established by the City Commission by
written agreement.
Policy IV-B-6.2: Require before 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 IV-B-6.3: Provide or receive wholesale potable water service to or from other
cities and Seminole County by written agreement.
Policy IV-B-6.4: 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 IV-B-6.5: Continue to maximize the efficient use of the City's potable water
treatment facilities as a unified city water system.
Policy IV-B-6.6: Discourage urban sprawl by delineating a Service Area boundary, as
referenced in Item 1 of the Water Supply Work Plan.
• Require all new developments within the City's Service Area to
connect to the City's existing centralized water supply treatment
facilities, except as otherwise established by the City Commission
by written agreement.
• Provide 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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• Require 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 once connected to City service.
• Do not allow disconnection from existing City potable water
service, unless by written agreement.
Objective IV-B-7: 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, as referenced in Item 1 of the Water Supply
Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-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, as referenced in Item 3 and 7 of
the Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-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, as referenced in Item 3
of the Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-7.3: Prohibit potable water for irrigation use in areas where reclaimed
water is available for such irrigation, as referenced in Item 1 and 3 of
the Water Supply Work Plan. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy
IV-A-5.2)
Policy IV-B-7.4: Implement the five-year SCI for reclaimed water facilities adopted in
the Capital Improvements Element, as referenced in Item 5 of the
Water Supply Work Plan.
Policy IV-B-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, as referenced in Item 3 and 4 of the Water Supply Work
Plan. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element Policy IV-E-1.8)
Policy IV-B-7.6: Maintain specific requirements for the use of low consumption plumbing
devices in the Code of Ordinances, as referenced in Item 1, 2 and 7 of
the Water Supply Work Plan. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy
IV-E-1.6.)
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Policy IV-B-7.7: Adhere to SJRWMD emergency water shortage restrictions.
Policy IV-B-7.8: Require fifty (50%) percent of the required landscaping area, as
indicated in the Land Development Regulations, be XeriscapingTM or
native plant materials, as referenced in Item 2 and 7 of the Water
Supply Work Plan.
Objective IV-B-8: Fire Protection. Provide adequate delivery and distribution of potable
water to meet fire protection demand within the City and the City's service area.
Policy IV-B-8.1: 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 IV-B-8.2: Maintain an active water system and fire hydrant mapping and
numbering progrpm.
Policy IV-B-8.3: Extend 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.
Policy N-B-8.4:
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 IV-B-8.5: Provide for a fire flow duration of 10 hours. (Cross Reference: See
Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-8.4)
C. SOLID WASTE
GOAL IV-C: 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 to protect
the environment and public health.
Objective IV-C-1: Sdid Waste Disposal. The City shall coordinate the disposal of solid waste
throughout the planning horizon in a safe and efficient manner.
Policy N-C-1.1: 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 IV-C-1.2: Provide solid waste franchise administration and coordination of billing
matters.
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Policy IV-C-1.3: Contract or perform all solid waste disposal in a manner that complies
with all applicable city, regional, state and federal solid waste
disposal standards.
Policy IV-C-1.4: Mandate solid waste collection for all residential, commercial and
industrial land uses within the City through the use of contracted
haulers.
Policy IV-C-1.5: Continue 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 IV-C-1.6: Ensure that the City's waste collection provider utilizes adequate
equipment to maintain the City's LOS.
Objective IV-C-2: Recycling. The City shall require a reduction in municipal solid waste final
disposal in landfill facilities by maintaining and promoting its recycling program.
Policy N-C-2.1: Continue to have a collection process in place for curbside pickup of
newspapers, glass, plastics, tin and aluminum.
Policy IV-C-2.2: Continue to have a collection process in place for curbside pickup of
yard waste.
Policy IV-C-2.3: Promote the efforts of Seminole County towards the reduction of the
solid waste stream.
Policy N-C-2.4: Endeavor to coordinate with Seminole County with respect to Solid
Waste Management and Waste Recycling Programs.
Objective IV-C-3: Hazardous Waste. The City shall coordinate with the County to monitor and
control the disposal of hazardous wastes in accordance with state law.
Policy IV-C-3.1: Help the County promote and support the County's Amnesty Day
Programs.
D. DRAINAGE
GOAL IV-D: 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 IV-D-1: Flood Control. The City shall achieve and maintain the following adopted
stormwater management Level of Service (LOS) standards that shall meet or exceed state and
federal regulations for stormwater quality and quantity.
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Policy IV-D-1.1: Adopt LOS standards as follows: Require new development and
redevelopment to meet the following water quality and quantity
standards.
• 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:
• Local Roadway - 25-year, 24-hour design storm event (8.6 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 IV-D-2: Stormwater Masser Plan. The City shall maintain, and utilize the Stormwater
Master Plan and its updates which establish high water elevations, addresses existing deficiencies,
and coordinates the construction of new and replacement facilities.
Policy IV-D-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 IV-D-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 database.
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Policy IV-D-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 Plan.
Policy IV-D-2.4: Include review of stormwater quality discharged into surface water
bodies and recommendations for needed improvements in the
stormwater Master Plan.
Policy IV-D-2.5: Establish priorities for stormwater system replacements, ensuring
correction of existing drainage facility deficiencies, and providing for
future facility needs in the stormwater Master Plan.
Policy IV-D-2.6: Include in the stormwater Master Plan, a funding mechanism, or
mechanisms, and schedules for completing the needed improvements.
Policy IV-D-2.7: Rely on the stormwater Master Plan to prepare the City's annual
budget for funding of stormwater facility replacement and deficiency
upgrades.
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Policy IV-D-2.8: 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.
Objective IV-D-3: Flood Plain. The City shall restrict development within the 100-year
floodplain to those uses, which will not adversely affect the capacity of the floodplain to store
water.
Policy IV-D-3.1: Require 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 IV-D-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 IV-D-3.3: Reserve the floodplain for conservation, open space and recreation
uses to preserve the natural flow of runoff, where feasible.
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Objective IV-D-4: Development Impach. The City shall protect natural resources and the
existing municipal stormwater network from the impacts of development and construction.
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Policy IV-D-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 LOS, and that
there will be no negative impacts to downstream water quality or
quantity.
Policy IV-D-4.2: Review the characteristics and limitations of soil types for new projects
with regard to percolation and infiltration.
Policy N-D-4.3: Review the impacts of proposed topographical changes for new
development.
Policy IV-D-4.4: Review the impact the proposed stormwater system will have on
adjacent native vegetation or wetlands.
Policy IV-D-4.5: Require that erosion and sediment control practices be utilized to
protect water bodies, wetlands and watercourses from siltation during
construction activities.
Policy IV-D-4.6: Require 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.
Policy IV-D-4.7: Require adequate easements for stormwater system maintenance and
conveyance.
Policy IV-D-4.8: Require new developments and redevelopment to handle upland flow,
which presently discharges through the site.
Objective IV-D-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 LOS.
Policy IV-D-5.1: Develop the stormwater Master Plan in coordination with Seminole
County and regulatory agencies, such as the FDEP, SJRWMD, and
FDOT.
Policy IV-D-5.2: Include in the stormwater Master Plan process public participation
review of the plan by affected citizens.
Policy IV-D-5.3: Coordinate with Lake Jesup Basin stakeholders regarding the
restoration of Lake Jesup to remove its classification by FDEP as an
impaired waterbody.
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E. NATURAL GROUNDWATER AQUIFER RECHARGE
GOAL IV-E: 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 IV-E-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 IV-E-1.1: Adhere to regulations established by SJRWMD to protect areas of high
recharge.
Policy IV-E-1.2: Explore the feasibility of an aquifer recharge ordinance, which would
provide incentives for developers to minimize impervious surfaces in
prime recharge areas. (Cross Reference: See Future Land Use, Policy
1.2.1; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.4).
Policy IV-E-1.3: Continue to coordinate with Seminole County, SJRWMD, and state and
federal agencies to achieve regional aquifer recharge protection
objectives.
Policy IV-E-1.4: Continue to cooperate with the SJRWMD in monitoring groundwater
supply conditions and consumptive use review, as referenced in Item 1
of the Water Supply Work Plan. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element,
Policy IV-B-3.4)
Policy IV-E-1.5: Continue to educate residents on the benefits of water conservation
and expand the City's water conservation efforts.
Policy IV-E-1.6: Continue to require adherence to the energy standards of the Florida
Building Code to encourage minimal use of potable water, as
referenced in Item 1 and 2 of the Water Supply Work Plan. (Cross
Reference: See Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-7.6)
Policy IV-E-1.7: Continue to expand the City's reclaimed water system, to the extent
possible, to increase availability for all development, as referenced in
Item 3 and 5 of the Water Supply Work Plan. (Cross Reference: See
Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-3.2)
Policy IV-E-1.8: Require installation of non-potable water systems in new developments
and encourage individual connection to its reclaimed water system for
irrigation purposes, as referenced in Item 4 and 7 of the Water Supply
Work Plan. (Cross Reference: See Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-7.5)
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Policy N-E-1.9: Restrict irrigation hours and require rain sensor devices in compliance
with SIRWMD regulations, as referenced in Item 7 of the Water
Supply Work Plan.
Objective IV-E-2: Besi Management. The City will recognize the underlying aquifer as a finite
and delicate resource thereby necessitating the best management practices to promote
conservation.
Policy IV-E-2.1: Adopt a local Florida-friendly~Waterwise ordinance and promote,
through educational programs and publications, the use of Florida-
friendly~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 as referenced in Item 2 of the Water
Supply Work Plan. (Cross Reference: Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.6)
Policy IV-E-2.2: Require detention of stormwater runoff in the Code of Ordinances to
maximize groundwater recharge.
Policy IV-E-2.3: Maintain a leak detection and repair program for its potable water
utilities.
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IV-B. SANITARY SEWER SUB-ELEMENT
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, 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), 41 lift stations, 5,854 linear feet of 20" forcemain, 81,489 linear feet of
forcemain ranging in size from 6 to 12 inches, and 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. Reclaimed treatment facilities
are located at both of the City's two wastewater treatment plants.
a. Operational Responsibilitx
The City'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 service area.
b. Service Area
As mentioned previously, the City currently operates two WWTP's. An inventory
of the WWTP facilities is provided in Table IV-A-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 Map IV-A-1.
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Table IV - A - 1: Wastewater Treatment Plants
Waste Water
Treatment Plant Location Current
Demand Maximum Design
Capacity*
East WWTP 1560 Winter Springs 1.048MGD 2.012 MGD
Bouleva rd
West WWTP _ .......................................
1000 West S.R. 434 1.150 MPD 2.07 MGD
Total 2.198 MGD 4.082 MGD
'"Ihe maximum design 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. Predominate 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,
Tuscawilla 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 PUD 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, 537 residential connections and
286 non-residential connections, for a total of 1 1,823 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-A-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.
Table IV - A - 2: Existing Sanitary Sewer Customers
Type of User
Within City Limits Percentage
within the Outside City Percentage
City Limits outside the 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
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, 2009.
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d. Sanitary Sewer Facility Design 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
average daily flow on the facility is 1.048 MGD. Therefore, the facility is
operating at approximately half of its rated capacity.
(2) West Wastewater Treatment Plant
The West WWTP is a Class 1 reliability facility with d capacity of 2.07
MGD. The current demand or average daily flow on this facility is 1.150
MGD. Therefore, this facility is operating at slightly more than half of its
rated capacity.
(3) Public Wastewater Collection System and Lift Stations
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 41 lift stations. Table IV-A-5 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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1 W 156 Cory Lane 1 E 1560 Winter Springs Blvd.
2W 619 David Street 2E 872 Chokecherry Drive
3W 600 Sheoah Blvd. 3E 728 Sybilwood Circle
4W 870 Sheoah Circle 4E 61 1 Tuscany
5W 51 East Lavista Drive 5E 800 Austin Court
6W 710 Tanglewood Road 6E 1600 Grizzly Circle
7W 607 South Edgmon Avenue 7E 1627 Wood Duck Drive
8W 306-B Panama Circle 8E 1757 Seneca Blvd.
9W 492-B Club Drive 9E 940 Old White Way
l OW 800 Alton Road l OE 1 163 Trotwood Blvd.
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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 Shepard Road 13E 590 Vistawilla Blvd.
14W 130-A Tuskawilla Blvd. 14E 160 Nandina Terrace
15W 137-B Seville Chase Drive 15E 101-B Bridgewood Court
1 bW 222 Torcaso Court 1 bE 314 Streamview Way
17W 100 Windsor Cresent Street 17E 1 109 Courtney Lane
18W 299 Constitution Way 18E 310 Tuskawilla Road
19W 701 Old Sanford Oviedo Rd 19W 1599 Wrentham Court
20W 398 Harbor Winds Court 20E 361 Pawnee Trail
21 W 463 Mill Stream
source: miry or winter aprings unnty uepartment, tebruary 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 (4) 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
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.
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3) Promotion of reuse water for irrigation purposes rather than use of
potable water for irrigation.
4) Support of state and regional goals and policies directed toward
water conservation, surface water quality protection, and efficient
use of land resources.
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-A-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-ground sprinklers systems and hose bibs are
prohibited. Recently, meters were installed on all reclaimed water lines, so
that the City is now better equipped to track reclaim water usage. The
current average daily usage of the reclaimed water program is 1.334
MGD. The proposed total design capacity of the system is currently 4.082
MGD.
2. Private Sanitary Sewer Facilities Design
a. Septic Tank Suitabilitx
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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Map IV-A- 2: Reclaimed Water Service Area -will be updated; should be sufficient for
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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 LOS can be determined by an analysis of plant flows, billed water,
number of customers, and population served. The City's adopted treatment LOS is
100 gallons per person per day.
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 2.215 MGD. Therefore, the
available sewer capacity for new project impacts is approximately 1.867 MGD.
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.
The City's adopted LOS for sanitary sewer treatment is 100 gallons per person
per day. The City has a total design capacity of 4.082 MGD 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 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
1 17.5 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.
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 upgraded in
1996 as well. As both plants are Class 1 reliability facilities, there is no
foreseeable need to replace either facility during the 2030 planning horizon.
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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 topogrpphy 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 (SCI) 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.
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 adopted in June 2002 to sets service availability fees
and user fees for potable water and sanitary sewer customers. A new rate structure study is
currently in review and will be adopted in 2009.
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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 identifies 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 as 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
2030.
B. PUBLIC POTABLE WATER FACILITIES INVENTORY
a. Operational Responsibilitx
The City'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.
Seminole County Environmental Services (SCEs) 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 GPD) and one office building (4,500
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 City 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
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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. 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
City services, but is not yet contiguous to the City. In 2001, two sites were being served outside
the City. However, these properties have since been annexed. Currently, there are no sites being
served outside of the City.
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-B-1: Service Area. No service area
growth is anticipated.
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Table IV-~ 1: Existing Potable Water Customers
Type of User Within City Limits Outside City Limits
Residential 12,109 meters 0 meters
Commercial 300 meters 0 meters
Total 12,409 meters 0 meters
source: Winter Springs Utility Department, February 2009
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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Map IV-B- 1: Service Area -will be updated
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Table IV-B- 2: Water Treatment Plants
WTP #1 851 Northern Way (east)
WTP #2 700 Sheoah Blvd. (west)
WTP #3 1 10 West Bahama Ave. (west)
Source: Winter Springs Utility Department, City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007.
WTP #1 is located at 851 Northern Way in the Tuskawilla 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).
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
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.
d. Water Quality
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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 FDEP will
require removal of sulfur concentrations over 0.3 mg/I as wells are altered or new wells are
constructed.
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Map IV-B- 2: Water Line Distribution System -will be updated
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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-B-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:
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Well
Well # Well Well Pump
Capacity Well Casing Pump
Motor
Active C.U.
Location Diameter Depth Depth 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" 2000 295' 190' 50 Yes Yes
4E` 16" 800* 350' 130' 25 Yes Yes
WTP #2 3W 12" 1 100 491' 123' 20 Yes Yes
6W 12" 1100 400' 220' 30 Yes Yes
WTP #3 4W 12" 1 100 423' 96' 20 Yes Yes
5W 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 Storage 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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Table IV-& 4: Existing Potable Water Storage Facilities
Location Capacity (gallons) Aerator Capacity (GPM)
WTP #1
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WTP # 1 1,000,000
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500 000 3500
3800
WTP #2 500,000 3800
WTP #3 500,000 3800
Note: All storage facilities are ground storage.
Source: City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007 Table 4-1.
h. Hsi h Service Pump
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-& 5: Existing High Service Pumping Facilities
Plant
Well
Location pump Mfg Model # Outl ut Head H.P. Aux Pwr rating
H ae
p d
(psi
& feet)
WTP # 1 Aurora
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. 2000 143' 125 VFD
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3350 .....................................
143' .....................................
150
565 KW
62psi
Aurora 8x 10x21 2600 143' 125 143'
WTP #2 Worthington 4LR 13 3/8 850 143' S0 Direct Drive
Worthington 6LR 13 1000 143' 75 on Pump 3; 58-bb psi
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Worthington 8LR 14 2500 143' 150 connection
143'
on Well 3
WTP #3 Worthington 6LR 1
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1000 .....................................
143' .....................................
75 w/L.S.7 143'
source: winter ~pnngs UtliTy Department, City of Winter Springs Wafer Supply Plan 2007 Table 4-3
i. Consumptive Use Permit
Withdrawal of water from the Floridan aquifer is regulated by the SJRWMD, by the issuance
of a Consumptive Use Permit (CUP). The City's CUP#8238 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
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February 26, 2001, the annual water usage has consistently been lower than the withdrawal
allocation allowed by the CUP. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance, the annual usage
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-
B- 10: Projected Demand, Facility Capacity, and Permit Conditions. Table IV-~ 6: Existing
Water Plant Design Capacities
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Well Capacity High Service
Ground
Location
Storage Aerator
(gallons) Capacity GMP
GPM MGD GPM MGD
WTP #1 5000* 8.64 (7950*)
4500 (51.63 *) 1,500,000 7300
WTP #2 2200 3.17 4350 5.25 500,000 3800
WTP #3 3500
(1 100**) 5.04 3100 4.45 500 000
' 3800
TOTAL 11,700
** 15.85 15,400 22.17
2
500
000
14
900
(9300
) (13.39**) (12,050**) (17.35**) ,
, ,
MAX.
POPULATION 58,482 (54,487**) 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 & Summary
C. ALTERNATIVE WATER SOURCES
The City operates two (2) wastewater treatment plants with a combined treatment capacity of
approximately 4.082 MGD.
Wastewater is collected, treated, and redistributed for irrigation purposes. In 2008, the
reclaimed water system had 1,544 residential connections utilizing a flow of approximately
1.334 MGD, average daily flow. The reclaimed water has also been utilized at one golf course
(Tuscawilla Golf Course) 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
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a single family home by as much as four (4) times. Use of secondary sources of water to
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 watering restrictions
effective beginning 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 potable, 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 Florida-friendly~Waterwise (XeriscapeT"`) 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.
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The demand per person for potable water is calculated by taking the volume of water treated
F. PROJECTED WATER NEEDS AND SOURCES
and pumped and dividing it by the City's population. The City's consumption rate went from a
high of 145 gallons per person 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 135 GPCD though flows dropped 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 person 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
person per day (GPCD).
a. Population
Population growth is expected to increase by 1.3 percent per year through 2030. This projection
adds 10,148 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 7.913 MGD maximum daily
flow. Treatment plants are rated by their ability to serve based on the limiting component.
Although the limiting component was previously the storage capacity, the current limiting
component is the allowable consumptive use. The storage system has a maximum capacity of
10.1 MGD (maximum daily flow criterion), resulting 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. Therefore, 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 aquifer 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.
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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, given the expanded use of reclaimed and
alternative water to reduce this demand and enables the City to meet its LOS.
Table IV-B- 7: Projected Water Demands in MGD
Year 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population 35,857 38,363 40,319 42,376 44,538
Average Daily
Flow 5.05 5.31 5.30 5.30 5.30
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 Ciiy of Winter Springs Wafer Supply Plan 2007 Table 5-4
The Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) 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 considers the adequacy of the water
supply and delivery system in terms of its ability to provide fire protection. The City embraces
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.
e. Performance and Condition of Existing Facilities
The water quality from the Floridan aquifer 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 8~ WTP #3) were constructed in
1972. Each plant continues to be maintained in good operating condition. Repairs and~or
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.
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Table IV-B- 8: Projected Demand, Facility Capacity, and Permit Conditions
Year Population
Winter Springs
Data Projected Potable
Water Use
(MGD) CUP Authorized
Withdrawal
(MGD) Surplus
(Deficiency) LOS (115
minimum)
2001 31,864 3.93 4.30 0.37 128
2002 32,082 3.73 ....................... 4.53 0.80 ............118
2003 32,572 3.78 4.71 0.93 118
2004 32,955 3.93 4.91 0.98 119
2005 33, 321 3.99 5.19 1.20 120
2006 33,971 4.47 5.38 0.91 132
2007 34 433 4.37 5.38 1.01 127
2008 34,390 4.73 5.38 0.65 137
2009 34,895 4.96 5.38* 0.42 142
2010 35,857 5.30 5.38* 0.08 148
2015 38,863 5.30 5.38* 0.08 136
2020 40,3
1
9 5.30 5.38* 0.08 131
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2025 ...........................
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42,376 ..............................._...._
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5.30 .
5.38* 0.08 125
2030 44,538 5.30 5.38 0.08 119
notes:
* Currently operating under the 2006 CUP rate of 5.38. Anticipated CUP authorization, once CUP is renewed.
1. Population Data (2001-2008) is based on BEBR projections. Years 2009-2030 based on EAR projections.
2. Projected Water Use is based on Table 2, "Projected Water Use" of the CUP application and includes an
allocation for domestic, commercial and light industrial and other water uses.
3. "CUP Authorized Withdrawals" per day were calculated from the annual withdrawals authorized under condition
16 of CUP 8238, which expired October 8, 2006.
4. Flow reductions in "Projected Water Use" are due to conservation and reclaimed water use (1.1 MGD in 2006).
5. Per Person Actual is based on the total water pumped divided by population.
Source: City of Winter Springs Water Supply Plan 2007 Table 5-7.
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Table IV-B- 9: Water Supply Needs and Sources
Total Total Projected Total Projected Maximum
Year Projected supply Supply From Potential (d) Conservation
Water Groundwater Alternative Water Reclaimed Program
Demands°~ Sources~b> (MGD) Source<<> (MGD) Water (MGDj
(MGDj
2010 6.15 5.05 1.33 1.33 Y
2015 6.54 5.30 1.24 2.57 Y
2020 6.72 5.30 1.42 3.55 Y
2025 6.90 5.30 1.60 4.30 Y
2030 6.90 5.30 1.60 4.30 Y
(a) Includes all demands, potable, industrial/commercial, losses and irrigation (reclaimed/augmentation).
(b) Groundwater sources are based on Consumptive Use Permit. Value frozen at 2013 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 1.334 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
Springs Planning Division, February 2009.
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G. FUTURE WATER SOURCES
Limitations on the Floridan aquifer 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. The City's portion of the total construction cost is anticipated at $6.7 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 initial 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 Florida-friendly 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-B-1
City of Winter Springs
Water Supply Work Plan, March 2009
(Planning Period through 2030)
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. 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-B-7; IV-B-8; and IV-B-9 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 1.2.7; Infrastructure Element, Policies IV-B-3.2; IV-
8-3.4; IV-E-1.4; and IV-B-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-B-6.6)
Continue meter replacement program to retrofit meters which have unaccounted water loss. (Cross
Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-2.4)
Consider incentives for retrofitting old plumbing fixtures with low volume fixtures. (Cross Reference:
Infrastructure Element, Objective IV-B-7; Infrastructure Element, Policies IV-B-7.6 and IV-E-1.6)
2. Implement ordinances that encourage water conservation, Florida-friendly~Waterwise
landscaping and low water use devices, etc. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policies IV-B-7.6;
IV-B-7.8; and IV-E-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-B-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-
B-7.1; IV-B-7.2; IV-B-7.5 and IV-E-1.7; and Conservation Element, Policy 1.2.5)
Optimize participation by prohibiting use of potable water for irrigation use, in areas where
reclaimed water is available. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-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-B-7.5 and IV-E-1.8)
5. Continue evaluation and development of alternative water supplies and~or augmentation
sources. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policies IV-B-3.2 and IV-E-1.7)
Support and continue regional water supply initiatives and cooperative efforts with other
jurisdictions. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-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-B-3.2 and IV-B-7.4; and Schedule of Capital
Improvements (SCI) Table IX-1)
b. Seek funding assistance on reclaimed water and alternative water supply programs to reduce
burden on customer base. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure Element, Policy IV-B-3.2)
7. Continue the implementation of water conservation initiatives. (Cross Reference: Infrastructure
Element, Objective IV-B-7 and Policies IV-B-7.1; IV-B-7.6; IV-B-7.8; IV-E-1.8 and IV-E-1.9)
Expand website to include information on water conservation. Display and make water
conservation materials available at City Hall.
Continue to implement Florida-friendly~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-B-5.7; IV-B-5.1; IV-B-5.2; IV-B-5.3; IV-B-5.4; IV-B-5.5; IV-B-
5.6; and Future Land Use Element, Policy 1.2.5)
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I. WATER SUPPLY PROJECTS
The Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) (Table IX-1) 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 Wafer 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
Responsible Agencies
Funding Sources
Estimated Project Cost
Purpose of Project
Project Development Phasing
Planning
Engineering 8~ Design
Permitting
Construction
Operation & Maintenance
Unit Production
Capacity ADF
Winter Springs -Lake Jesup Reclaimed Water Augmentation
Project (DWSP Project #58)
City of Winter Springs
SJRWMD
City of Winter Springs
Florida Water Protection and Sustainability Program
$6.7 million (City capital costs)
Reuse augmentation project- to augment and expand the use of
reclaimed water for irrigation purposes, as a means of reducing
demand on potable water
2006
2008-2009
2009
2010 (initial plant construction)
$0.15 (in Millions per Year)
$0.75 (per 1000 gallons)
2.25 MGD
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IV-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.
Seminole County operates two solid waste facilities-Seminole County Landfill on Osceola Road
(OLF) and the Central Transfer Station (CTS). The City contracts garbage and refuse collection
service for residential, commercial, and industrial customers. Waste Pro currently provides the
City with solid waste collection and recycling services. Household hazardous waste is accepted
at the County facilities.
B. SOLID WASTE FACILITIES INVENTORY
a. Seminole County operates a "Class I" landfill facility as permitted by the
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). The OLF comprises
over 6.000 acres and is located in Geneva, Florida. The CTS is located off
of SR 419 near the municipal boundaries of the City where approximately
80% of the County's waste is transferred. The City has an interlocal
agreement with the County from January 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 agreement
does not require the disposal of construction and demolition debris at the
OLF.Operational Responsibility
The City provides solid waste collection services for both residential and
commercial users through Waste Pro, a private hauler. The current franchise
agreement with Waste Pro is for a five year period and expires on February 28,
2011. 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
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. Administrator is responsible for monitoring the City's solid waste franchise and
Seminole County is responsible for the operation of the landfill.
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 garbage collection operations, as well as garbage from other Seminole
County cities, private citizens, and private haulers operating in Seminole County.
At the present, approximately 1 1,224 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 Capacity
The OLF property extends over 6,000 acres. It is a Class I landfill with a natural
clay liner. Phase I 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 OLS 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 (C&D)
debris and white goods are not accepted at the CTS, and such material is required
to be separated out and disposed at the OLF, located in Geneva, Florida.
The 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 Map IV-C-
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 (SWMD). The ECAP3 Team consists of the
Environmental Programs 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 supported
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 regulated 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 programs:
Small Quantity Generator Compliance Assistance Program
The Small Quantity Generator (SQG) Compliance Assistance Program conducts
compliance assistance visits (CAVs) at businesses and government facilities that
potentially generate hazardous waste or other regulated wastes. The CAV:
• Determines how the facility manages and disposes of regulated waste;
• Determines if there are illicit discharges as stipulated in the County's NPDES
permit;
• Advises facility operators of changes that are needed to ensure
compliance with regulated waste rules;
• Offers suggestions for pollution prevention that can save the facility
money;
Examples of facilities visited:
Vehicle Repair Shops
Dry Cleaners
Pest Control Companies
Medical Practices
Laboratories
Parks Maintenance
Paint 8~ Body Shops
Furniture Finishers
Photo Processing
Manufacturing~Processing
Printers
Municipal Maintenance Shops
• Investigates citizen complaints related to environmental issues involving
either businesses or private households.
• Responds to major spills and releases to ensure they 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 (SHOT)
and require that the responsible party hires an environmental contractor to
complete the cleanup.
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Household Hazardous Waste Programs
The Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Programs 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, Monday
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 & 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
Computers laptops Monitors
Printers Copiers~Copiers~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.)
• Special collection events for businesses, government entities and non-profit
organizations to dispose of E-scrap and hazardous waste are held
throughout the year. The customers are responsible to pay all costs directly
to the contractor. (FDEP regulations require 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:
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• Ensures the SWMD facilities meet the rules and regulations of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP), USEPA, other regulatory
agencies and all related permits.
• Oversees and coordinates 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: manufacturing-processing wastes,
sludges and contaminated soil.
• Assists other county and city agencies with waste determinations, disposal
of hazardous waste and other environmental compliance matters.
• Coordinates the Seminole County Environmental Task Force. The Task Force
meets every other month and consists of representatives from ECAP3,
Stormwater, Mosquito Control, Planning 8~ Development, Tanks-Petroleum
Cleanup, 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 Training 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 Training
Alliance (METRA).
• 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.
e. Recycling Program
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recycling program in 1991. The goal of the recycling program was to
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reduce the amount of solid waste disposed in the landfill by thirty
percent (30%). The City successfully reduced the waste stream by over
30 percent. 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 an average net tonnage of
approximately 133.32 average tons per month being removed from the landfill
waste stream.
The City presently provides weekly household curbside pickup of newspapers (and
inserts), glass (clear, green and brown), plastics (1-7), aluminum cans, steel and tin
household cans, brown paper grocery bags, pasteboard and cardboard.
The County recycles 100% of the tires received at the Ipndfill. The shredding
reduces the amount of landfill volume necessary for tire disposal and is recycled
for use in mulch, playground equipment and other uses.
Yard trash is collected and disposed in the County's landfill. Yard waste is
processed at the landfill. As it is a banned item, it is stored at its own facility at
the landfill where it is run through a tub grinder to form mulch. This mulch is free
for residents 7 days a week.
White goods are disposed of at the Seminole County Landfill only. White goods
are appliances disposed of at the landfill. 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.
C. SOLID WASTE FACILITY NEEDS ANALYSIS
1. Solid Waste Surpluses and Deficienciesa. Existing Demand Surpluses and
Deficiencies
In 2008, the City was generating, on average, 48 tons of residential municipal
solid waste per day and 12.61 tons of commercial solid waste per day. 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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The County's LOS adopted in their EAR-Based Comprehensive Plan Amendments
(December 2008) is 4.2 Ibs per person per day for OLF and 4.3 Ibs per person
per day at the CTS.
. This amount includes municipal residential, commercial, and industrial garbage
collections, as well as sources from outside the City.
The remaining life of the 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 equated to 36,979,407 cubic
yards.
b. Future Demand CapacitX
In 2002 Seminole County renewed its landfill permit. The current design capacity is
estimated to be 45 million cubic yards.
Table IV-C-2 presents projected annual tons of solid waste generated by the City
through the year 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-C- 1: Capacity, Demand and County Level of Service
Current Projected Projected
2006 2011 2028
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1 4tarincy C>aily Processing k~apac~ty 1,900 1,900 1:~a~~~
Clail~r onnaged processed through CTS ~1; 90a 1,a06 1,0?
Surplusl(Deficit) 1,a0a 8~r~1 ~s2~~{
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1 Sta~in~7 G~i~po~a' r.=rapacity 2:i,:~C~O,G'~0~ 22.224.:+4 -~3.997,28C~
.?~-n~a:o~~naaz disposed ina OLF 32t7,a00 ?5?,r27 38x,791
Disposal Surplus!(Deficit) 23,5~~0 a0a 21,8~~7,41~1 I~~.n1~.48~~
C TOTAL MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
1 ;~^naa~ tonnage di~posec: i+; ~~7LF 320,~:Oa ~,~?,S 7 380,7~_~ I
.grnuai tonnage reeyc6erJ,diverted byfrom C;TS,'OLF 7a,00a 78,20:-~ 83,2~}L~
_~ Total Reported MSW 3!.#~~,CiOa ~3F.737 =fr:4,0.3e-
D LEVEL OF SERVICE (2)
1 4zr~~ice area pop:latic~n, r,Tatal C:our~ty popuiation} 42~~,~?~~c? 470,00 ~Oa,582
2 STS Processing LOS (Ib~'cap~ciay,~ 4 ,3 =} .~ =~.~
t~ ~aLF Disposal LOS (Ibs~'cap~'c~ayi .? 4.2 4.2
4 Recyc4ed!Diverted ~;:Ibs~'cap;'day:r ~2,~~t %•.9 0.9
~~ Total Daily MSW Production l:?+4; 5.1 5.1 ~.1
(1) Disposal, recycle, diverted
(2) Seminole County Level of Service
Source: Seminole County EAR-Based Amendments, Dec. 2008
Table IV-C- 2: City of Winter Springs Solid Waste Collection
Year 2008 2010 2015 2020 2025 2030
Population 34,390 35,857 38,363 40,319 42,376 44,538
Solid Waste Tonnage per Year* 17,509 18,257 19,533 20,528 21,576 22,677
Recycle Tonnage per Year 1,588 1,656 1,772 1,862 1,957 2,057
Remaining Total Landfill Volume (%) 75.0% 73.2% 68.7% 64.2% 59.7% 55.2%
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Source: Winter Springs 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 adequate capacity well beyond the
planning horizon. Even with projecting 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.
Map IV-C- 2: Solid Waste Service Area and Facilities
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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 City.
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 Agency (EPA) to establish
permit regulations for stormwater. A National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES)
permit program has been established by the EPA for municipal and county stormwater systems.
Phase I of the program addresses cities and counties with over 100,000 persons. Seminole
County was designated a Phase I entity in 1998. The City is part of a joint permit with Seminole
County and has been participating in the NPDES program for approximately 10 years. Initial
involvement consisted of data gathering 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
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stormwater in ponds or swales. The first flush is known to generally contain the majority of the
pollutants.
The City has a stormwater Master Plan (Plan), which was adopted in October 1993. An update
to this document, Supplement 1 (Supplement) was prepared in 2005 to identify and describe new
projects that require attention for the future. The Plan and Supplement are an example of
responsible commitment to progressive City planning and resource management. 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; funding evaluation and recommendations; and lastly, a proposed
10-year Capital Improvements Plan.
Discussion in these documents principally concentrates on the 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 analysis includes identification of specific areas and
projects, which will alleviate flooding and improve water quality. The Supplement also describes
the National Pollution Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) program.
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. Map IV-D- 1 identifies the
general topography in Winter Springs.
B. STORMWATER 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 & Holmes Engineers, Inc. and Gee & Jenson
Engineers-Architects-Planners, Inc. and the 2005 Supplement 1, also prepared by Conklin, Porter
8~ Holmes Engineers, Inc..
1. Operational Responsibility
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. All stormwater facilities associated with County roads are 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 homeowner's association.
2. Geographic Service Area
The City lies within three primary drainage basins served by, Gee Creek, Soldiers Creek,
and Howell Creek, all of which extend well beyond the City's corporate limits. The Gee
Creek and Soldiers Creek drainage basins are situated in the western sector of the City,
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while the Howell Creek drainage basin is situated in the eastern sector. Gee Creek,
Howell Creek, and Soldiers Creek drain into Lake Jesup, which in turn, flows into the St.
Johns River. The St. Johns River flows northward where it enters the Atlantic Ocean. These
primary drainage basins are depicted in Map IV-D-2. A brief description of each primary
drainage basin is provided below.
The topography of Howell Creek 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.
The Soldier 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 Soldiers Creek.
The scope of the 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 was performed. All six of these basins are tributaries to the three primary streams.
These selected secondary systems are depicted in and
Map IV-D- 2: Primary Drainage Basins
and are identified below:
a. Soldiers 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 Soldiers 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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Tuscawilla Road, and the dense vegetative hammock north of Oak Forest and South of
SR 434/419. 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; Northern Way;
Tuscawilla golf course, 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 an 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 b (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 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; 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
The recommendations of the SJRWMD were utilized in the Plan and Supplement to
evaluate the LOS 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
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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
pond ing.
Flood Level 3 - Water surface depth greater than 6 inches above street grade, but
below 12 inches.
Flood Level 4 - Water surface depth greater than 12 inches above the street
grade.
C. STORMWATER FACILITY CAPACITY ANALYSIS
Winter Springs has several creeks, Stormwater ponds, and drainage ditches within City Limits,
some of which experience problems of flooding.
In September 2007, FEMA issued new Flood Insurance Rate Maps. (The previous map update
was in 1995.) 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 Zones 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 floodplain management ordinances.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) and St. Johns River Water Management
District (SJRWMD) have established Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) standards for water
bodies in the central Florida area. The TMDL Program is a federally required water quality
program administered by the FDEP under the Florida Watershed Restoration Act (Section
403.067, F.S.). The TMDL program will be incorporated with the current NPDES program. 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 receiving 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 requirements
toward the eventual cleanup of receiving water bodies, such as Lake Jesup.
1. General Performance and Problem Areas
The Plan 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:
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• Winter Springs Boulevard Bridge crossing Bear Creek
• Northern Way Bridge Crossing Howell Creek, north of Winter Springs Boulevard
• Northern Way 8~ Woodchuck Court
• Stormwater ponds along Seneca Boulevard
• Bridges crossing Gee Creek
• Oak Forest Units 1 through 4
• North Orlando Ranches sections 1, 2 8~ 2A, and b
• 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 existing deficiencies and various alternatives, for
correcting the deficiencies. A detailed account of prioritized improvements and cost
estimates is included in the 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.
2. Future Demand and Facility Improvements
TMDL's will have a significant impact on the City's stormwater program. The greatest
impact will be the costs to implement the requirements of this program. Most existing
stormwater programs have generally addressed new development. However, the TMDL
program 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 program 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.
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 require more
stringent stormwater quality requirements to be imposed.
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The City's 5-Year Schedule of Capital Improvements (SCI) is updated annually and
contains specific capital drainage improvements, which have been identified through
various sources including the Supplement and the TMDL Master Plan. Key projects on the
5-Year Stormwater Master Plan for fiscal years 200910 through 201314 include:
• Lombardy Canal Piping
Various TMDL Water Quality Projects
Additionally, the City should continue its participation in joint studies and planning for the
areas and basins that affect the City.
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IV-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 Sub-Element.
B. AQUIFER RECHARGE INVENTORY
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-E-1
provides a generalized hydro-geologic cross section of the groundwater basin.
1. Hydrogeology
a. surficial Aquifer
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. 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 Aquifer
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 draws 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, 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, the City is located
outside the areas in Seminole County that have associated chloride and sulfate
concentrations of equal or greater than 250 mg~l., the recommended limit of
chloride and sulfate for public water supplies set by the Department of
Environmental Protection (DEP). Therefore, the Floridan aquifer underlying the 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 aquifer 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 Winter Springs
are depicted in Map IV-E- 2.
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 aquifers described
in Rule 62-520.460 F.A.C., which have a total dissolved solids
content of less than 3,000 mg/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
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has been reclassified by the Commission as having no reasonable
potential as a future source of drinking water, or has been
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~l 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 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).
The City is located in an area that the St. Johns River Water Management District
(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. The
regional water supply plan for the Priority Water Resource Caution Area (District
Water Supply Plan 2005) was approved by the District Governing 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 supply plan (County Plan). 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 July
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.
The SJRWMD has the authority to 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 October 1996 and expired on
October 8, 2006. The City filed an application for the Consumptive Use Permit
(CUP) 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
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annual water usage has consistently been lower than the withdrawal allocation
allowed by the CUP. Prior to the adoption of the ordinance, the annual usage
exceeded the permitted capacity three out of the five years following the issuance
of the 1996 CUP.
b. Local Regulations
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.
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 operates a
reclaimed water system, which services 1,644 residential connections, one golf
course, the city's parks, and public rights of way. This approach to supplementing
water supply demands by utilizing reclaimed water can conserve significant
quantities of fresh water for higher priority use.
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Map IV-E- 2: Natural Groundwater Recharge to the Upper Floridan Aquifer -will update if
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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 Aquifer Recharge Sub-Elements.
A. SANITARY SEWER TERMS AND CONCEPTS
Pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C), the following definitions are used
for assigning classifications for sanitary sewer collection systems:
Sanitary Sewer Interceptor means a sewage conduit that connects directly to, and transmits
sewage to, a treatment plant.
Sanitary Sewer Trunk Main means a sewage conduit 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), F.A.C., as "sludge from a waste treatment
works, water supply treatment plant, or air pollution control facility or garbage, rubbish, refuse,
or other discarded material, including solid, liquid, semisolid, or contained gaseous material
resulting from domestic, industrial, commercial, mining, agricultural, or governmental operations:'
Other definitions, pursuant to Rule 9J-5.003 F.A.C., applicable to Solid Waste Sub-Element are:
Leachate -the liquid derived from the leaching of buried refuse in sanitary landfills and dumps by
percolating water derived from rain. It frequently 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 plants, 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 quantity,
concentration, or physical, chemical, or infectious characteristics, may cause, or significantly
contribute to, an increase in mortality and~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 (88), 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
waterbody 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~or open channel system(s).
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 storage•
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 - An 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 - Asub-surface facility designed to convey stormwater into the underlying soil,
providing treatment through filtration and volume reduction.
Floodplain - 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 waterbody.
Percolation -The ability of water to pass through a porous medium; in most cases, the soil.
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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.
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 facility resulting 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 Aquifer Recharge Sub-Element are:
Aquifer- a water bearing geologic formation.
Potentiometric surface-the elevation that water would reach in a well penetrating into the
aquifer.
Recharge-renewal of the groundwater resource.
i 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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