Water Supply

Rainfall replenishes the aquifers that supply close to 90% of the region's drinking water. But rain can be scarcest when demand is highest, stressing water supplies.

Water Shortage Restrictions
Remain in Effect

Residents in most areas are allowed to water from one to two-days-a-week, if needed. Deepening drought makes conservation even more important. more >

Fort Lauderdale Utility Conservation Flyer [PDF]

Dania Beach Utility Conservation Flyer [PDF]

Reuse Pilot Project Reports

City of Plantation
Advanced Wastewater Treatment Pilot Project - Final Report [PDF, 67 pages]
Monitoring for Microconstituents in an Advanced Wastewater Treatment (AWT) Facility and Modeling Discharge of Reclaimed Water to Surface Canals for Indirect Potable Use [PDF, 120 pages)

City of Sunrise
SW Treatment Facility - Membrane Bioreactor (MBR) Pilot Plant Reuse Study - Final Report [PDF, 148 pages]

A Shared Responsibility

While the SFWMD is responsible for permits that determine how much water city and county utilities and other large users are allowed to withdraw from our shared underground water reserves, it is not responsible for delivering, or treating the water you use in your home or business. If you have questions about your water bill, or about water pressure or water quality, you should contact your city or county. The same is true for sewage treatment questions. Both these activities are overseen by the state's Department of Environmental Protection (DEP).

Planning & Partnerships

Broward County is within the Lower East Coast water supply planning area -- one of four areas in the SFWMD.

Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan

Water Supply Planning Home Page

Field Operations staff manage and maintain local components of our regional water control infrastructure. more >