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| Community Budget Issue Requests - Tracking Id #138 |
| Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project |
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| Requester: |
David L. Moore, Executive Dire |
Organization: |
Southwest Florida Water Management DIstrict |
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| Project Title: |
Tampa Bay Regional Reclaimed Water and Downstream Augmentation Project |
Date Submitted |
1/11/2006 2:34:19 PM |
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| Sponsors: |
Crist |
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| Statewide Interest: |
| This project ensures the protection of drinking water and supports development of a multi-dimensional design that will be the premiere model for the beneficial use of reclaimed water (an alternative water supply) for the state and nation. In addition to restoration of wetland systems, a significant environmental benefit will be achieved through innovative reduction of the annual nutrient loading (primarily nitrogen) in Tampa Bay, an estuary of national significance. |
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| Recipient: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District |
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Contact: |
David Rathke, Community & Legi |
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2379 Broad Street |
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Contact Phone: |
(352) 279-2834 |
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Brooksville 34604 |
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Contact email: |
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| Counties: |
Hillsborough, Pasco, Pinellas |
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| Gov't Entity: |
Yes |
Private Organization (Profit/Not for Profit): |
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| Project Description: |
| This project is constructing a regional reclaimed water system that will return highly treated water to the area of its origin as part of a comprehensive watershed management approach. It will utilize reclaimed water produced by Tampa's main wastewater treatment plant supplemented by reclaimed water from other plants in the region. The project is a regional partnership of the City of Tampa, Hillsborough County, Pasco County, Tampa Bay Water (a regional wholesale water supplier), and the Southwest Florida Water Management District. |
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| Is this a project related to a federal or state declared disaster? |
No |
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| Measurable Outcome Anticipated: |
| The measurable outcomes of this project are extensive and include an offset of treated potable water with reclaimed water for irrigation and other uses; an increase in freshwater availability by augmenting surface water systems below existing withdrawal points, achieving a one-to-one drinking water supply benefit; the ability to meet mandated minimum flows in the lower Hillsborough River during low flow conditions; the restoration of water dependent systems in the Hillsborough and Alafia River watersheds from which much of the regional drinking water supply is taken; the creation of a wet season storage system that will allow for beneficial use of additional water available during seasonal rains that are currently discharged to Tampa Bay; an ability to further expand the beneficial use of reclaimed water during the dry season; and an increase in the overall efficiency of reclaimed water use in southwest Florida. |
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| Amount requested from the State for this project this year: |
$10,000,000 |
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| Total cost of the project: |
$20,000,000 |
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| Request has been made to fund: |
Construction |
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| What type of match exists for this project? |
Local, Federal |
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Cash Amount |
$10,000,000 |
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| Was this project previously funded by the state? |
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Yes |
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Fiscal Year: |
2005-2006 |
Amount: |
$4,000,000 |
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| Is future-year funding likely to be requested? |
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Yes |
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Amount: |
$52,000,000 |
To Fund: |
Construction |
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| Was this project included in an Agency's Budget Request? |
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No |
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| Was this project included in the Governor's Recommended Budget? |
No |
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| Is there a documented need for this project? |
Yes |
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Documentation: |
Southwest Florida Water Management District Regional Water Supply Plan |
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| Was this project request heard before a publicly noticed meeting of a body of elected officials (municipal, county, or state)? |
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Yes |
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Hearing Body: |
Hillsborough County Legislative Delegation Meeting |
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Hearing Meeting Date: |
01/07/2006 |
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| Is this a water project as described in Section 403.885, Laws of Florida? |
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Yes |
| Has the project been submitted to the Department of Environmental Protection? |
Yes |
| DEP identifying number: |
WW20032033 |
| Is this project eligible under section 403.885(5) F.S.? |
Yes |
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| Is your project addressed in a state, regional or local plan (such as a SWIM plan, Comprehensive Plan, local master plan, etc.)? |
Yes |
| Name the plan and cite the pages on which the project is described: |
| SWFWMD Regional Water Supply Plan |
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| If you are requesting funding for a stormwater or surface water restoration project: |
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| Which Water Management District has the jurisdiction of your project? |
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Southwest FL Water Management District |
| Have you provided at least 50% match? |
Yes |
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Match Amount: |
10000000 |
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Match Source: |
SWFWMD, US EPA, local partners |
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| Will this project reduce pollutant loadings to a water management district designated 'priority' surface water body? |
Yes |
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Name of water body: |
Tampa Bay |
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| Describe how it will reduce loadings, identify anticipated load reductions for total suspended solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, and other contaminants, and specify the practices that will be used to reduce loadings: |
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| If you are requesting funding for a wastewater project: |
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| Does your project qualify for funding from DEP's 'Small Community Wastewater Treatment Grant Program' under section 403.1838 F.S.? |
No |
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| Other wastewater projects: |
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| Have you received previous legislative funding for this project? |
No |
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| Is the project under construction? |
No |
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| Have you provided at least a 25% local match? |
No |
