(1) Purpose – This part of the plan generally describes the data collection and analysis activities of the District in anticipation of and during a declared water shortage or water shortage emergency. Monitoring data shall be used to determine:
    (a) Whether a water shortage or water shortage emergency should be declared;
    (b) Whether the restrictions in effect are sufficient to protect the water resources within the affected area in light of anticipated climate conditions; and
    (c) Whether the restrictions in effect are being adequately complied with by water users.
    (2) Data Sources – Data shall be obtained from the following sources:
    (a) The District, including information on permitted quantities, relevant pumping and meter records, general hydrological, meteorological, and biological information, and all other relevant information;
    (b) The U.S. Geological Survey, the Natural Resources Conservation Service, the Florida Bureau of Geology, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, regional planning councils, and other local, state, or federal agencies; and
    (c) Any other source available.
    (3) Resource Monitoring – The District shall collect and analyze water resource data. Data which shall be collected include:
    (a) Levels in surface and ground waters, including potentiometric heads in confined and unconfined aquifers;
    (b) Flows of rivers, streams, and springs;
    (c) Water quality of surface and ground waters;
    (d) Demand of natural systems, including but not limited to losses from evapotranspiration and seepage;
    (e) Rainfall;
    (f) Drought indices or weather forecasts;
    (g) Impacts on fish and wildlife; and
    (h) Other data required to evaluate the status of the water resources of the District.
    (4) Demand Monitoring – The District shall collect and analyze data concerning user demand upon the water resources. Data which shall be collected include:
    (a) Demands of permitted users;
    (b) Demands of users not subject to permitting, but subject to the provisions of the water shortage plan;
    (c) Demands of users whose supply of water is established by federal law; and
    (d) Other data required to evaluate demands on the water resources of the District.
    (5) The District shall prepare a monthly hydrologic conditions report summarizing the data gathered pursuant to this plan.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.175, 373.246 FS. History-New 7-30-06.