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SOUTHWEST FLORIDA WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT
FY2014 COOPERATIVE FUNDING INITIATIVE APPLICATION FORM
Project Name
WMP - Pithlachascotee-Anclote Watershed Conservation Effort
Project Number L738
Cooperator
Pasco County
Department
Design Stormwater Management
Contact Person Cynthia Jolly
Address
4454 Grand Boulevard
City Sate Zip New Port Richey, FL 34652
Phone # 727-834-3611
Email
cjolly@pascocountyfl.net
Project Type:
X Water Supply X Water Quality X Flood Protection X Natural Systems
Strategic Initiatives:
X Water Quality Maintenance and Improvement Water Quality Monitoring
Alternative Water Supply
X Conservation
Reclaimed Water Regional Water Supply Planning
Emergency Flood Response
X Floodplain Management
Minimum Flows and Level Establishment and Monitoring Minimum Flows and Levels Recovery
X Natural Systems Conservation and Restoration Natural Systems Identification and Monitoring
Indicate All Counties to Benefit From Project:
Charlotte Citrus Desoto Hardee Hernando Highlands Hillsborough Lake
Levy Manatee Marion X Pasco Pinellas Sarasota Sumter Polk
Project Description:
This is a multi-year funded project which consists of assessing the feasibility of diverting excess flows from the Pithlachascotee and
Anclote Rivers onto the Starkey Wellfield, Serenova, Anclote River Ranch and Crockett Lake Ranch properties in order to better
manage the water resources, i.e., flood protection, water quality, water supply, and natural systems. These properties are located
within the boundaries of both watersheds, south of SR54 and east of New Port Richey. The assessment will be accomplished by
performing the Watershed Management Plan element of the District's Watershed Management Program (WMP), BMP alternative
analysis. Issues in these watersheds include flood damage, rapid growth, and water quality degradation. The quantity of water as
well as the timing and distribution of diversions will be addressed in the BMP alternative analysis phase of the project. Conceptual
design(s) will be prepared, the ability to permit implementation of these BMPs will be assessed, and probable construction costs will
be developed. Subsequent funding will be used for design, permitting and construction. FY2014 funding is needed to complete the
assessment plan.
Describe your organizations efforts in developing, implementing and enforcing water conservation and flood protection
ordinances.
Pasco County has adopted Ordinance 01-08 requiring the following: one day per week irrigation restrictions for potable water;
curtailed use of potable water for irrigation when rain has occurred within the last 24 hours; scheduled availability and restricted use
of reclaimed water for lawn and landscape irrigation to 2 days per week county-wide to serve as many customers as possible;
washing of non-business, personal vehicles only using low volume methods and over non-impervious surfaces; prohibiting
aesthetic uses of water unless such provides a necessary aeration or water quality benefit; and the use of reclaimed water for road
construction activities when available. Enforcement of this ordinance is by designated County personnel and law enforcement
officers. During Water Year 2004, 100% of Pasco County Utilities¿ wastewater was reused. The bulk rate currently charged for the
use of reclaimed water is $0.61 per 1,000 gallons and a flat rate of $11.00 per ERU per month for residential irrigation. Pasco
County¿s potable water rates have been adjusted with steeper water conservation inclining block rates. County Ordinance 93-16
requires each new development to construct a reclaimed water distribution system as a condition of wastewater service when the
development is within designated areas in the reclaimed water master plan and providing the development with reclaimed water is
determined to be in the best interest of the County. Pasco County has also adopted Landscape Ordinance 02-04 that restricts the
use of non-drought tolerant turf grass and encourages drought tolerant landscaping. Pasco County participates in the National
Flood Insurance Program administered through the Federal Emergency Management Agency. All finished floor elevations are
required to be above the 100-year flood elevation. These elevations are reviewed prior to construction and certified after
construction
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