Groundwater Services/Source Water Services
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to assist water systems and communities in identifying potential threats to their drinking and recreational waters and establishing effective protection measures. We aim to safeguard and efficiently utilize source waters while planning for future needs.
Mission Statement:
Our mission is to assist water systems and communities in identifying potential threats to their drinking and recreational waters and establishing effective protection measures. We aim to safeguard and efficiently utilize source waters while planning for future needs.
Source Water Protection:
The Florida Rural Water Association’s Source Water Protection Technical Assistance Program offers practical support to rural and small communities. Our goal is to prevent the deterioration of source water, including streams, rivers, lakes, and underground aquifers used for public and private drinking water. Our comprehensive protection plans involve:
- Defining water supply resources
- Forming a steering committee
- Identifying potential threats
- Implementing measures to reduce threats
- Planning for future water supply emergencies
Groundwater Protection:
Preventing contaminants from reaching groundwater sources is crucial. Florida's Wellhead Protection Program coordinates existing initiatives to protect groundwater resources. Our services include:
- Developing Wellhead Protection Plans
- Groundwater flow modeling
- Inventorying potential contaminant sources
- Implementing management measures to prevent contamination
GIS Mapping System Assistance:
We provide services for mapping water and wastewater systems using GPS and Ground Penetrating Radar (GPR), including training for system staff.
Groundwater Services:
Our full-time technicians assist with troubleshooting, consulting, and correcting surface and groundwater concerns throughout Florida. We design and help implement groundwater protection plans, solve well-related bacteriological problems, and improve source water efficiencies and withdrawals. Wellhead protection plans, which can cost over $10,000 when developed by other consultants, are available at no charge to FRWA members.
Contact Information:
For technical assistance, please reach out to our source water and groundwater specialists:
- James Greene (DEP Source Water Specialist): james.greene@frwa.net
- John Radtke (DEP Ground Water Specialist): John.Radke@frwa.net
- KC Bell (USDA Source Water Specialist): KC.Bell@frwa.net
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Join us in protecting Florida’s precious water resources for a sustainable future.