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In response to Florida's growing need for water, and an historic drought experienced throughoutmost of the state from 1999-2001, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP)led the development of a Florida Water Conservation Initiative (WCI), which identified opportunitiesfor improved water-use efficiency. This paper discusses important outcomes of the WCIrecommendations: the "Joint Statement of Commitment for the Development and Implementationof a Statewide Comprehensive Water Conservation Program for Public Water Supply"(JSOC), pending related changes to the "Water Resource Implementation Rule" (Ch. 62-40,F.A.C.), and subsequent amendments to Florida Statutes. The intent of all of these actions is animproved and goal-based, accountable approach to water conservation programs for public watersupply. Includes table, figures.

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Edition: Vol. - No. Published: 06/17/2005 Number of Pages: 18File Size: 1 file , 270 KB