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Meeting: Regular Council - Mar 12 2026
Staff Contact: Jay Hubsch Department: Community Development
ORDINANCE NO. 02-26: FIRST READING, AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10-YEAR WATER
SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN PURSUANT TO SUB-SECTION 163.3177(6)(c), FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES WITHIN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE
COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROVIDING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OF
THE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN WITH ADJACENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING
FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS
CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER
PURPOSES.
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Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Summary
The Village of Tequesta has prepared the 2025 Update to the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work
Plan to comply with state statutory requirements 163.3177(6)(c) and to document the Village's ability
to meet existing and projected potable water demands within its service area. The Work Plan
evaluates available water supply sources, treatment capacity, and supporting infrastructure over the
required planning horizon and confirms consistency with regional water supply planning efforts.
This update demonstrates that the Village's existing and permitted potable water supply sources,
including alternative water supply strategies, are adequate to meet projected demands through the
year 2045. The Work Plan does not alter current utility operations, service areas, or water use
practices, but instead serves as a long-range planning document intended to support Comprehensive
Plan consistency, capital planning, and intergovernmental coordination.
The updated Work Plan is proposed for adoption by reference and is accompanied by targeted
amendments to the Utilities Element, Potable Water Sub-Element, and Conservation Element of the
Village's Comprehensive Plan, as summarized in the accompanying Comprehensive Plan Update
Summary.
On February 19, 2026, the Planning and Zoning Board, acting in its capacity as the Local Planning
Agency (LPA), reviewed the attached Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. The LPA voted unanimously
(5-0) to recommend the Water Supply Work Plan and Ordinance No. 02-26 to the Village Council.
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ORDINANCE NO. 02-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF
TEQUESTA, FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10-
YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN PURSUANT TO SUB-
SECTION 163.3177(6)(c), FLORIDA STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE
ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO ITS COMPREHENSIVE
DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK PLAN;
PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
WITHIN THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN
AND PROVIDING FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OF
THE REGIONAL WATER SUPPLY PLAN WITH ADJACENT LOCAL
GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE
LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND
A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE; AND
FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
WHEREAS, the State Legislature of the State of Florida has mandated that all
municipalities draft and adopt comprehensive development plans to provide thorough and
consistent planning with regard to land within their corporate limits; and
WHEREAS, all amendments to the comprehensive development plan must be adopted in
accordance with detailed procedures which must be strictly followed; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes, requires that local governments
coordinate appropriate aspects of their comprehensive development plans with the appropriate
water management district's regional water supply plan and ensure that the future land use plan is
based upon availability of adequate water supplies and public facilities and services; and
WHEREAS, Section 163.3177, Florida Statutes, also requires, for local governments
subject to a regional water supply plan,that such local governments include in their comprehensive
development plan a water supply facilities work plan spanning at least a 10-year period, that
identifies any alternative water supply projects, traditional water supply projects, bulk sale
agreements and conservation/reuse programs necessary to meet current and future water use
demands within the local government's jurisdiction; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta is subject to the regional water supply plan that was
adopted by the South Florida Water Management District on September 23rd, 2024; and
WHEREAS, the Village of Tequesta has initiated and carefully prepared a water supply
facilities work plan amendment to its comprehensive development plan pursuant to the foregoing
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requirements; and
WHEREAS,the Village of Tequesta has held all duly required public hearings; both prior
to submission of the proposed amendments of the plan to the State Department of Economic
Opportunity and after the proposed amendment of the plan was returned to the Village of Tequesta,
in accordance with Chapter 163.3184,Florida Statutes; and
WHEREAS,the Village Council of the Village of Tequesta desires to adopt a water supply
facilities work plan amendment to its current comprehensive development plan to guide and
control the future development of the Village, and to preserve, promote and protect the public
health, safety and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE
VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA:
Section 1. The Village of Tequesta hereby adopts the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities
Work Plan attached hereto as Exhibit "A", and amends its Comprehensive Plan accordingly.
These amendments specifically amend or add Goals, Objectives and Policies to various elements
of the Comprehensive Plan in conformance with the adopted 10-Year Water Supply Facilities
Work Plan described therein as specifically set forth in Exhibit "A". The text as amended and
adopted in Exhibit "A" shall be substituted for and replace the previously adopted text in the
amended elements.
Section 2. The Village Clerk is hereby directed to transmit three (3) copies of the
amendment to the current comprehensive development plan to the State Land Planning Agency,
along with a copy to the Treasure Coast Regional Planning Council, and to any other unit of local
government who has filed a written request for a copy,within ten(10)working days after adoption,
in accordance with Section 163.3184(3)(c)2,Florida Statutes.
Section 3. Each and every other section and subsection of the Village of Tequesta
Comprehensive Plan shall remain in full force and effect as previously adopted; except for the
table of contents which will be amended to reflect the changes adopted herein.
Section 4. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances in conflict be and the same are hereby
repealed.
Section 5. Should any section or provision of this Ordinance or any portion thereof,
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any paragraph, sentence or word be declared by a Court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid,
such decision shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this Ordinance.
Section 6. Specific authority is hereby given to codify this Ordinance and make it part
of the Village's Comprehensive Plan.
Section 7. The effective date of this plan amendment shall not be until 31 days after
the state land planning agency notifies the Village that the plan amendment is complete. If timely
challenged this amendment shall not become effective until the state land planning agency or the
Administration Commission enters a final order determining the adopted amendment to be in
compliance.
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Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Summary
The Village of Tequesta has prepared the 2025 Update to the 10-Year Water Supply Facilities
Work Plan to comply with state statutory requirements and to document the Village's ability to
meet existing and projected potable water demands within its service area. The Work Plan
evaluates available water supply sources, treatment capacity, and supporting infrastructure over
the required planning horizon and confirms consistency with regional water supply planning
efforts.
This update demonstrates that the Village's existing and permitted potable water supply sources,
including alternative water supply strategies, are adequate to meet projected demands through
the year 2045. The Work Plan does not alter current utility operations, service areas, or water use
practices, but instead serves as a long-range planning document intended to support
Comprehensive Plan consistency, capital planning, and intergovernmental coordination.
The updated Work Plan is proposed for adoption by reference and is accompanied by targeted
amendments to the Utilities Element, Potable Water Sub-Element, and Conservation Element of
the Village's Comprehensive Plan, as summarized in the accompanying Comprehensive Plan
Update Summary.
Background
• The Village of Tequesta is required under Chapters 163 and 373, Florida Statutes, to
update and adopt a Water Supply Facilities Work Plan within 18 months of the South
Florida Water Management District's (SFWMD)approval of a Regional Water Supply Plan
update.
• The Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Plan Update was approved by SFWMD on
September 23, 2024, establishing a compliance deadline of March 23, 2026.
• The Work Plan is intended to ensure adequate potable water supply and facilities to serve
existing and projected development within the Village's service area over a minimum 10-
year planning horizon.
• The Village is a self-supplied utility, operating and maintaining all raw water supply,
treatment, and distribution facilities for a service area that extends beyond its municipal
boundaries.
Analysis
• Population and water demand projections are based on data from the 2023-2024 LEC
Water Supply Plan Update and supporting state demographic sources.
• The Village is approaching build-out conditions, with projected population growth of
approximately 10.6% through 2045.
• Existing Water Use Permit(WUP No. 50-00046-W) allocations, combined with current and
planned treatment capacity, were evaluated against projected average annual and
maximum monthly demands.
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• The analysis confirms that existing potable water treatment facilities, including reverse
osmosis and conventional filtration systems, provide sufficient capacity to meet projected
demand through 2045.
• Conservation, reuse, and alternative water supply strategies were evaluated and remain
in place to reduce reliance on traditional freshwater withdrawals and align with regional
water resource constraints.
• Capital improvement needs were assessed to ensure long-term system reliability,
regulatory compliance, and operational flexibility.
Findings
• The Village's current and permitted raw water supplies are sufficient to meet projected
potable water demands through the planning horizon.
• Existing treatment plant capacity exceeds projected maximum monthly and annual
demand, providing a measurable surplus.
• Planned future improvements, including additional surficial and Floridan aquifer wells and
infrastructure upgrades, will enhance system redundancy and resilience.
• Water conservation measures and reuse water programs are effectively reducing potable
water demand and are consistent with SFWMD regional strategies.
• No immediate expansion of service area boundaries or reuse application sites is
anticipated.
• The Work Plan is consistent with the LEC Water Supply Plan Update and supports
intergovernmental coordination requirements.
Conclusions
• The 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan demonstrates that the Village of Tequesta
has adequate water supply, treatment capacity, and infrastructure to meet existing and
projected needs through 2045.
• Adoption of the Work Plan will bring the Village into compliance with state statutory
requirements and regional water supply planning efforts.
• Continued implementation of conservation practices, strategic capital improvements, and
monitoring of regulatory changes will be essential to maintaining long-term water supply
reliability.
• The Work Plan provides a sound policy and technical basis for incorporation by reference
into the Village's Comprehensive Plan and for future capital planning decisions.
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Water Supply Facilities Work Plan -Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment
As a reference, the following represents Comprehensive Plan associated amendments related to
the Village's 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update and are underlined (proposed new
provisions) or s rn-ikc hrni inh (proposed deleted provisions) format. These amendments will be
processed concurrently with, but not made part of, the WSP update.
Utilities Element, Potable Water Sub-element
Objective 1.7.0: The Village of Tequesta shall update its 10-year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.
Policy 1 .7.1 : The Village shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan. as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S. within 18 months
after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
approves its Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan (LECWSP) Update. The last
LECWSP update was approved on "In,iomhor Q, 201 Q September 23, 2024, by the
SFWMD's governing board.
Policy 1 .7.2: The Village of Tequesta's Work Plan is designed to assess current and
projected potable water demands; evaluate the sources and capacities of available
water supplies; and, identify those water supply projects, using all available
technologies necessary to meet the Village's water demands for a ten-year period.
Policy: 1.7.3: Incorporate by reference the 10 Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan adopted by
the Village Council by Ordinance 02-26 dated January, 2026.
Policy 1.7.4: Coordinate appropriate aspects of the Comprehensive Plan with the South Florida
Water Management District's Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan adopted "'^ iomhor
September 23, 2024, Upper East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan updated in 26
2021, and with the Palm Beach County 10-Year Water Supply Work Plan adopted in 2025.
The Village shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. As
required to provide consistency with the District and County plans.
Conservation Element
Objective 2.15.0: The Village shall implement the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
to ensure that adequate water supplies and public facilities are available to serve
the water supply demands of any population growth the Village may experience.
Policy 2.15.16: To further protect and conserve the Surficial Aquifer, and protect against sea level
rise and future climate change impacts, the Village shall seek funding for studies to research
enhancing aquifer recharge and investigate utilization of alternative water resources to
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supplement and broaden the Village's future water supply sources. These potential sources
include but are not limited to, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), desalination, capture and
storage of excess storm water, appropriately treated reclaimed water, and other technologies
addressed in the 2024 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update of the SFWMD.
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VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA, FLORIDA
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10 YEAR WATER SUPPLY FACILITIES WORK PLAN
Prepared By:
The Village of Tequesta, Community Development Staff
345 Tequesta Drive,Tequesta, FL
33469
Tel: (561)768-0449
DRAFT October 2025
ADOPTED:
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Table of Contents
1. Introduction .......................................................................................................................1
1.1 Statutory History
1.2 Statutory Requirements
2. Background Information ....................................................................................................4
2.1 Overview
2.2 Relevant Regional Issues
3. Data and Analysis ............................................................................................................. 7
3.1 Population Information
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local Government or Utility
3.5 Water Supply Provided by Local Government
3.6 Water Treatment Processes and Distributions
3.7 Water Conservation
3.8 Reuse Water
4. Capital Improvements .................................................................................................... 17
4.1 Work Plan Projects and Schedule
5. Summary and Conclusions ............................................................................................ 18
5.1 Raw Water Supply vs. Projected Potable Water Demand
6. Goals,Objectives and Policies ........................................................................................ 20
Figu res
Figure 1: Corporate Limits............................................................................................... 6
Figure 2: Distribution System Services Map .................................................................... 10
Figure 3: Facilities Location Map ..................................................................................... 13
Figure 4: Reuse Application Sites .................................................................................... 16
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Tables
Table 3-1:VOT—Level of Service Standards........................................................................ 7
Table 3-2:VOT—Projected Populations of the Service Area—WUP 50-00046-W................. 8
Table 3-3:VOT—2023-2024 LEC-WSP Updates—Tequesta Service Area—Population and
FinishedWater Demands .................................................................................................... 9
Table 3-4:VOT—Population and Potable Water Demand Projections ................................ 10
Table 3-5:SFWMD WUP-Raw Water Supply Wellfield and Permitted Allocations through
Table 3-6:VOT—Reuse Application Sites and Allocated Usages ........................................ 15
Table 5-1:Summary of Raw Water and Treatment Capacities versus Projected Potable
Water Demands based on Population Data ....................................................................... 18
Exhibits
Exhibit 3-1:VOT—Consumer Confidence Report(2024) .................................................... 22
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Introduction
Purpose of the Village of Tequesta Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WSWP)
The Village of Tequesta Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WSWP) identifies and plans for the
water sources and facilities needed to serve existing and future development within the Village's
service area.
Under Chapter 163, Part II, Florida Statutes (F.S.), local governments must update and adopt a
Work Plan into their Comprehensive Plan within 18 months after the South Florida Water
Management District (SFWMD) approves a Regional Water Supply Plan or update. The Lower
East Coast Water Supply Plan Update was approved by the SFWMD on September 23, 2024;
therefore, local governments in this region, including the Village of Tequesta, must update their
Work Plans by March 23, 2026.
The Village of Tequesta has chosen to adopt the Work Plan as a standalone document adopted
by reference into the local government's Comprehensive Plan.
Tequesta residents are served by the Village's Utilities Department, which ensures adequate
capacity for current and future customers.
This Work Plan references ongoing and planned initiatives to maintain sufficient water supply. In
accordance with state guidelines, it addresses the development of traditional and alternative water
sources, as well as programs for conservation, reuse, and service delivery, covering at least a 10-
year planning horizon. The planning timeframe aligns with both the Comprehensive Plan and the
Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update.
The Work Plan is divided into six sections:
Section 1 — Introduction
Section 2— Background Information (including Regional Issues Identified in the 2023-2024
Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan)
Section 3— Data and Analysis
Section 4—Work Plan Projects/Capital Improvement Element/Schedule
Section 5—Summary and Conclusions
Section 6—Goals, Objectives and Policies
1 .1 Statutory History
The Florida Legislature has enacted bills in the 2002, 2004, 20051 2011, 2012) 20155 20167 2023)
2024, and 2025 sessions to address the state's water supply needs. In particular, Senate Bill 360
and Senate Bill 444 (2005) significantly amended Chapters 163 and 373, F.S., by strengthening
statutory links between the regional water supply plans prepared by the water management
districts and the comprehensive plans prepared by local governments. These changes improved
coordination between local land use planning and regional water supply planning. In more recent
Introduction 1
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sessions (2023, 2024, 2025), Senate bills have provided targeted amendments and conforming
changes to maintain consistency with evolving water policy, impacting but not fundamentally
restructuring Chapters 163 and 373, F.S.
.2 Statutory Requirements
Sections 373.709 and 163.3177(6)(c)3, Florida Statutes, require that a local government's water
supply and work plan be updated within 18 months after a water management district's governing
board approves an updated regional water supply plan. The purpose of the update is to reflect
any changes in the regional plan that affect the local water supply and work plan. The Lower East
Coast Water Supply Plan Update was approved by the SFWMD on September 23, 2024; local
governments in this region, including the Village of Tequesta, must update their Work Plans by
March 23, 2026.
In order to meet water supply and water facilities planning requirements, local government
comprehensive plans must address the following:
1. Coordinate appropriate aspects of the comprehensive plan with the
appropriate water management district's regional water supply plan. [Section
163.3177(4)(a), Florida Statutes.]
2. Revise the Potable Water Sub-Element to adopt a water supply facilities work
plan covering at least a 10-year planning period to meet existing and projected
demand. The work plan must address those water supply facilities for which
the local government has responsibility and include the facilities needed to
develop alternative water supplies. The work plan must also identify
conservation and reuse measures to meet future needs. [Section
163.3177(6)(c), Florida Statutes.]
3. Revise the Conservation Element to assess current and projected water
needs and sources for at least a 10-year planning period. The analysis must
consider the existing levels of water conservation, use, and protection, the
applicable policies of the water management district, and the district's
approved regional water supply plan. In the absence of an approved regional
water supply plan, the analysis must consider the district's approved water
management plan. [Section 163.3177(6)(d)3, Florida Statutes.]
4. Revise the Capital Improvements Element to identify capital improvements
projects to be implemented in the first 5 years of the work plan for which the
local government is responsible, including both publicly and privately funded
water supply projects necessary to achieve and maintain adopted level of
service standards; and adopt afive-year schedule of capital improvements to
include those projects as either funded or unfunded, and if unfunded, assign
a level of priority for funding. [Section 163.3177(3)(a)4, Florida Statutes.]
5. Revise the Intergovernmental Coordination Element to adopt principles and
guidelines to be used to coordinate the comprehensive plan with the regional
water supply authority (if applicable) and with the applicable regional water
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supply plan. [Section 163.3177(6)(h)1, Florida Statutes.]
6. During the Evaluation and Appraisal review, determine if comprehensive plan
amendments are necessary to reflect statutory changes related to water
supply and facilities planning since the last update to the comprehensive plan.
If necessary, adopt the plan amendments to incorporate the statutory changes
as appropriate. [Section 163.3191(1) and (2), Florida Statutes.
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Background Information
Included in this section is a brief overview of the Village of Tequesta, including information on
land use and population.
2.1 Overview
The Village of Tequesta, incorporated in 1957, encompasses approximately 2.3 square miles. It is
bounded to the south and west by the northwest fork of the Loxahatchee River and the Intracoastal
Waterway,to the east by the Atlantic Ocean, and to the north by Martin County, Florida.The Village
boundaries are illustrated in Figure 1.
The Village's water service area extends beyond its corporate limits to include portions of the Town
of Jupiter, Jupiter Inlet Colony, Jupiter Island, unincorporated areas of Martin and Palm Beach
Counties, the Rolling Hills subdivision, and Jonathan Dickinson State Park. The Village is self-
supplied and serves as the sole potable water provider within this service area. It owns, operates,
and maintains all raw water supply, treatment, and distribution facilities. While there are no
independently served areas within the Village, many residents use private wells for irrigation.
The Village is approaching built-out conditions and will experience limited to moderate population
growth through the Year 2045. Based on the population estimates prepared by the South Florida
Water Management district in their preparation of the Upper and Lower East Coast Water
Supply Plans, it i s estimated that the Village's water service area served a population of
13,211 in 2020. The Village's water service area population is expected to experience a 10.58%
growth through the year 2045 to a build-out population of 14,609.
2.2 Relevant Regional. Issues
As the state agency responsible for water supply in the Upper and Lower East Coast planning areas,
the South Florida Water Management District(SFWMD) plays a pivotal role in resource protection by
applying criteria for Water Use Permitting. In response to increasing pressure on the Everglades
ecosystem, the SFWMD Governing Board adopted the Regional Water Availability Rule on February
15, 2007. This rule limits increased allocations dependent on the Everglades system, mandates the
development of alternative water supplies, and emphasizes enhanced water conservation and reuse.
As a water provider in both the Lower East Coast and Upper East Coast regions, the Village of
Tequesta is responsible for considering the regional issues identified in the Water Supply Update
when planning its supply strategies.
Lower East Coast (LEC) Water Supply Challenges and Strategies for 2045
The 2023-2024 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update, developed by the South Florida
Water Management District (SFWMD), addresses projected water supply challenges in the LEC
region—comprising Palm Beach, Broward, Miami-Dade, and parts of Monroe, Collier, and Hendry
counties—as it approaches the 2045 planning horizon.
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Issues:
• Population Growth: The LEC region is expected to experience a 17% increase in
population by 2045, from approximately 6.2 million residents in 2021 to over 7.2 million.
• Water Demand: Correspondingly, water demand is projected to rise by 11% under
average rainfall conditions, from 1,854.5 million gallons per day (mgd) in 2021 to 2,063.4
(mgd) in 2045.
• Limited Freshwater Resources: The region's freshwater resources are constrained,
necessitating a focus on alternative water supply sources.
Proposed Strategies:
The plan emphasizes the development of reverse osmosis systems to treat brackish
groundwater, expanded use of reclaimed water, seasonal surface water storage, and enhanced
water conservation efforts to address future demands.
Environmental Considerations:
The plan acknowledges the need to balance water supply development with the protection of
natural systems. Strategies include maintaining minimum flows and levels (MFLs) for water
bodies, implementing water reservations, and establishing Restricted Allocation Areas (RAAs)
to safeguard ecosystems.
Public Participation and Stakeholder Engagement:
The SFWMD has conducted multiple stakeholder meetings to gather input on the plan. These
sessions aim to ensure that the plan reflects the needs and concerns of local communities,
utilities, and other stakeholders.
The regional issues identified in the 2023 — 2024 Water Supply Plan Update, to meet future
water needs through 2045 in the Lower East Coast Planning Region depend on the following:
1. Construction of potable water supply development projects by PS utilities.
2. Implementation of CERP Restoration Strategies and other water resource development
projects to provide additional storage.
3. Implementation of LOSOM and construction of CERP capital project identified in MFL
prevention and recovery strategies.
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3. Data and Analysis
3.1 Population Information
The Village's existing and future population figures are derived from the 2023-2024 Lower East
Coast Water Supply Plan Update Appendices prepared by South Florida Water Management
District. Additional population information was gathered from the Office of Economic and
Demographic Research.
3.2 Maps of Current and Future Areas Served
The Village service area currently includes the Village corporate boundaries and extends beyond
the Village boundaries to include Jupiter Inlet Colony, part of Jupiter Island, unincorporated areas
of Martin and Palm Beach Counties. The Village service area is not expected to expand its physical
boundaries through the Year 2045. The existing and future Village service area boundaries are
shown on Figure 3.
3.3 Potable Water Level of Service Standard
The Village's level of service standard for potable water including irrigation is as follows in Table 3-
Table 3-1:VOT—Level of Service Standards
Maximum Day Storage Capacity
Residential(gpcd) 180
(gpcd =gallon/capita/day)
Non-residential(gpad) 39030
(gpad =gallon/acre/day)
Storage Capacity(MG) 2.75
(Million Gallon)
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3.4 Population and Potable Water Demand Projections by Each Local
Government or Utility
The Village's Water Use Permit (WUP 50-00046-W)was approved by SFWMD on October 31,
2011 and expires on October 22, 2031. The approved WUP was based on the population
projections shown in Table 3-2.
Table 3-2:VOT—Projected Populations of the Service Area—WUP 50-00046-W
Projected Village of Unincorporated Palm Jupiter Jupiter Unincorporated Total
Year Tequesta Beach County Inlet Colony Island Martin County Estimated
2010 6146 2153 318 99 3230 11946
2015 6565 2194 391 20 3461 12631
2020 6946 2296 391 20 3478 13131
2025 7293 2345 391 20 3495 13544
2030 7598 2390 391 20 3513 13912
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Table 3-3 b e I o w presents population and finished water demand according to the 2023-2024
Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan (LEC-WSP) update adopted by SFWMD on September
2 35 2 0 2 4. The data presented below is included in Appendix B, "Public Supply Utility Summaries"
Table 3-3: VOT-2023-2024 LEC-WSP Updates-Tequesta Service Area-Population and Finished Water Demand
Population and Finished Water Demand
Existing Projected
2021 2025 2035 2045
Population(Village of Tequesta,towns of Jupiter Inlet Colony %777 91922 10,424 10,805
and Jupiter Island,and portions of unincorporated Palm Beach
County)
Population(Martin County) 3,629 3,679 3,777 3,804
Average 2017-2021 Per Capita(gallons per day finished water) 253
Potable Water Demands(daily average annual finished water in 3.39 3.44 3.59 3.70
mgd)
SFWMD Water Use Permitted Allocation(mgd)
Potable Water Source Permit Number 50-00046-W(expires 2031)
SAS 1.10
FAS 3.43
Total Allocation 4.37a
FDEP Potable Water Treatment Capacity(PWS ID#4501438)
Cumulative Facility&Project Capacity
Permitted Capacity by Source (mgd)
Existing Projected
2021 2025 2035 2045
SAS 2.73 2.73 2.73 2.73
FAS 3.60 3.60 3.60 3.60
Total Potable Capacity 6.33 6.33 6.33 6.33
Non-Potable Alternative Water Source Capacity(mgd)
Total Non-Potable Capacit 2.50 2.50 2.50 1 2.50
Project Summary
Water Supply Projects Source Completion Total Capital Projected Cumulative Design Capacity
Date Cost($million) (mgd)
2025 2035 2045
Potable Water
Projects
Well28 $19300,000.00 0.00 0.36 0.36
Well R5 $29000,000.00 0.00 1.44 1.44
Total Potable Water $3,300,000.00 0.00 1.80 1.80
Non-Potable Water
No Projects
Total Non-Potable Water $0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
Total New Water $0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00
The SAS and FAS allocations do not always total exactly. See the SFWMD water use permit for further information.
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Table 3-4 b e I ow presents population and potable water demand projections from 2021 to 2045
based on the LEC WSPs. The largest difference in the population figures presented in the tables
is 2.5 percent which is minimum in terms of service projections.
Table 3-4 VOT—Population and Potable Water Demand Projections
2021 2025 2035 2045
Projected Population(Persons) 13,406 1301 14,201 1409
POUR(GPD)2017-2021 253 253 253 253
Per Capita Usage(GPY) 92,345 92,345 92,345 92,345
Total Annual Usage(MGY) 1,238 1,256 1,311 1,349
Max. Monthly Usage(MGM) 103 105 109 112
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3.5 Water Supply Provided by Local Government
The Village is currently permitted under SFWMD Water Use Permit (WUP) number 50-00046-W
to withdraw a total annual allocation of 1,594 million gallons (MG) and a maximum monthly
allocation of 230.11 MGM. The WUP allows the Village to withdraw raw water from both the
Surficial and Floridan aquifers. There are currently a total of ten (10) active surficial aquifer wells
and four (4) active Floridan aquifer wells. The allocations also include a provision of one
additional surficial well (No. 28) and one Floridan aquifer well (No. R5) at some point in the future,
as warranted. A summary of the existing raw water supply wellfield's and permitted capacities
based on the current WUP are provided in Table 3-5.
Table 3-5:SFWMD WUP-Raw Water Supply Wellfield and Permitted Allocations through 2031
Max. Month Annual
Allocation Allocation
(MG) (MG)
Easter Peninsular Surficial Aquifer
Well No. 7 --Well No. 8 -- --
Wells No. 18, 19, and 20 --
Well No. 23 12.0 Well No. 24 3.0 Well No. 28(Included in permit but not constructed) --
Total: 15.0 --
Western Peninsular Surficial Aquifer
Wells No. 25,26, and 27 -- --
Total for Surficial Aquifer: 62 401
Floridan Aquifer
Wells No. R1 through R5 168 1,251
(4 Existing, 1 Future)
Total Faw Water from Surficial and Floridan: 230 19594
The annual withdrawal allocations from both the surficial aquifer and Floridan aquifer represent a
decrease from the previous Water Use Permit. It should be noted that the total (i.e. surficial plus
Floridan) annual and maximum month raw water allocations are less than the sum of the
requested annual and maximum month allocations irrespective of the aquifer source.
3.6 Water Treatment Processes and Distribution Facilities
The Village's water treatment plant (WTP) uses two primary treatment processes: membrane
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softening via reverse-osmosis (RO) and conventional multimedia filtration, each operating
independently but blending treated water into a common finished-water supply. The multimedia
filtration system—which replaced an earlier manganese greensand filter—has a permitted
finished-water capacity of 2.73 MGD and currently operates at approximately 90 % recovery. No
future expansion of this conventional filtration process is anticipated.
The RO system consists of three process trains, each with a 1.2 MGD permeate capacity, for a
total build-out capacity of 3.6 MGD, and is designed to operate at a 75 % recovery rate. In July
2011 the third train was installed, completing that ultimate capacity. The RO expansion provides
the Village with increased flexibility to meet potable-water demands during droughts or when raw-
water availability from the surficial aquifer is affected.
The Village maintains two (2) ground storage tank facilities within the water treatment plant site.
These tanks have respective holding capacities of 2.0 MG and 0.75 MG. The Village distribution
system consists of 4-inch to 24-inch diameter water mains. The water mains vary in materials and
age. The oldest mains were constructed with asbestos cement pipe and the new mains are
constructed with PVC or ductile iron.
Distribution pumping facilities include high service pumps located at the Village's water treatment
plant. There are seven (7) high service pumps, two of which have a design capacity of 2,275
gpm (3.28 MGD), four have a design capacity of 700 gpm (1.0 MGD) and the remaining pump
having a capacity of 1,275 gpm (1.84 MGD). Based on the projected potable water demands
through the Year 2045 and the applicable fire flow demand, the existing pumping facilities will be
adequate for the Village's needs.
The location of the Village's water treatment plant, raw water supply wells and ground storage
facilities are shown on Figure 2.
Currently, the Village is no longer purchasing bulk quantities of finished water from the Town of
Jupiter Utilities. The Village does, however, maintain two emergency interconnects with the Town
of Jupiter as well as with South Martin Regional Utility (SMRU)via the Town of Jupiter Island. In the
event of an emergency within either of the neighboring municipalities (the SMRU or Town of
Jupiter), the interconnects provide a means for each municipality to provide uninterrupted service
to their respective potable water users. The Village has an agreement with the Town of Jupiter
and SMRU for emergency interconnect use.
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3.7 Water Conservation
The Village has been proactive in the practice of water conservation for a number of years
through the enactment of multiple Village ordinances, institutional controls and community
outreach and education programs. The Village's current water conservation plan consists of the
following elements:
• Permanent Irrigation Ordinance 21-13—An ordinance which restricts landscape irrigation
to the hours of 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 a.m., seven days per week has been in effect for
several years within the Village service area. This ordinance is enforced along with any
irrigation restrictions imposed by the SFWMD.
• Florida-friendly Landscaping Ordinance—An ordinance which requires the use of Florida-
friendly landscaping materials and the minimum percent of required pervious area that
must follow the principles of Florida Friendly Landscape provisions as set forth in the
SFWMD's Xeriscape Plant Guide II. The Village of Tequesta adopted Ordinance No. 39-
13 "Florida Friendly Landscaping" on February 13, 2014.
• Ultra-Low Volume Plumbing Fixture Ordinance — The Village of Tequesta adopted
Ordinance No. 21-13 on August 8, 2013 which requires ultra-low volume plumbing fixtures
on all new construction is in effect for the Village service area.
Rain Sensor Device Ordinance 21-13 — An ordinance which requires any person who
purchases and installs an automatic lawn sprinkler system to install, operate and
maintain a rain sensor device or automatic switch which will override the irrigation
system with the occurrence of adequate rainfall is in effect for the Village service area.
• Water Conservation Rate Structure—The Village has a conservation-based rate structure
which includes an increasing block rate structures as a means of encouraging users to
minimize water usage.
• Leak Detection Program —The Village has an unaccounted-for water and leak detection
program. The program includes water auditing procedures, in-field leak detection efforts
and repair. The average annual water balance summary, water loss was approximately 10
percent in 2021.
• Water Conservation Education Program — The Village regularly distributes flyers to
employees and customers. Information signs press releases and messages regarding
water conservation are also printed on customer bills. The Villages Annual Report to the
District is provided by November 15, of each year. The Village's Annual Consumer
Confidence Report (2024) is presented as Exhibit 3-1.
• Reuse Water—Wastewater treatment within the service area is provided by either onsite
septic systems or the Loxahatchee River Environmental Control District(the District). The
District provides reuse water to several golf course communities within the Village
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service area. A discussion of the reuse system is provided under subsequent sections of
this Work Plan.
In regards with Water Conservation, the Village does not have local financial responsibilities as
part of Capital Improvements Element (CIE) or Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS).
3.8 Reuse Water
As mentioned previously, the District provides reuse quality water to areas located within the
Villagers of Tequesta's water service area. This consists of three (3) golf courses and one (1)
homeowner's association (Jupiter Hills HOA and Country Club). The use of this reuse water is
to irrigate these sites, which are historically large quantity users, significantly reduces the potable
water production demand at the Village's WTP and in turn the quantity of raw water withdrawn
from both the surficial and Floridan aquifer. A summary of the reuse sites and usage is shown in
Table 3-6.
Table 3-6:VOT-Reuse Application Sites and Allotted Usages
Reuse Application Site Daily Allocation (MGD)
Jupiter Hills HOA 0.10
Jupiter Hills Country Club 1.10
Turtle Creek Gold Course 0.55
Tequesta Country Club 0.50
Total: 2.25
Based on discussions with the District, there are no current plans to expand or add additional reuse-
water application sites within the Village service area, and the existing daily allocations to each site
are sufficient. Accordingly, an increase in allocations is not anticipated. Since reuse-water irrigation
has been operating in the service area for several years, the potable water-demand projections for
the service area exclude the irrigation demand from those reuse sites. Should additional reuse
demand arise in the future and reuse quantities become available, the potable-water demand
projections will be updated to reflect the expanded reuse system. A reuse service map showing the
layout of the application sites is provided in Figure 4.
In regards with Reuse Water, the Village does not have local financial responsibilities as part of
Capital Improvements Element (CIE) or Capital Improvements Schedule (CIS).
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4. Capital. Improvements
4.1 Work Plan Projects and Schedule
During preparation of the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, self-supplied local governments must
assess their existing community water systems and determine what improvements are needed—
whether to treatment systems or distribution infrastructure—to meet potable-water demands over the
planning period. The Village has completed a 20-year projection of potable-water demand for its
service area and evaluated the existing system accordingly. The improvement projects identified will
be essential to ensuring the Village meets service-area demands. The projects anticipated within the
next five years align with those listed in Appendix A of the South Florida Water Management District
Lower East Coast(LEC) Plan Update.
The following work plan projects are anticipated sometime in the future and will be incorporated
into the Village's CIP, when warranted:
• The installation of a fifth Floridan aquifer well to be designated R-5. Floridan well R-5 will
be installed, as required, to supplement the existing Floridan wells and provide
redundancy and increased flexibility.
• The installation of an eleventh surficial aquifer well to be designated Well No. 28. SurFicial
Well No. 28 will be installed, as required, to supplement the existing surficial wells and
provide redundancy and increased flexibility.
• Water Treatment Master Plan to address the presence of per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances (PEAS) in the surficial aquifer by evaluating current and future regulatory
requirements, assessing existing treatment capabilities, and identifying proven treatment
technologies effective at PEAS removal. The plan will establish a phased approach to
implement treatment upgrades—such as advanced filtration or adsorption systems—to
ensure compliance with current and forthcoming federal EPA drinking water standards.
• Various upgrades and replacements of aged infrastructure at the water treatment facility.
• Phased replacement of asbestos cement water mains.
• Continued rehabilitation of supply wells to maintain water quality and quantity.
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o. Summary and Conclusions
5.1 Raw Water Supply vs. Projected Potable Water Demand
As previously discussed, the potable water demand projection data is based on the data provided
to us by the SFWMD. It should be noted that an evaluation of the data provided by the SFWMD
with current operating data indicates that data provided is consistent with the current population
increase and per capita water usage within the Village's service area.
A summary of the raw water capacity available, per the requested SFWMD WUP allocations, and
the treatment facility capacity versus the projected potable water demands of the Village service
area through the Year 2045 is shown in Table 5-1.
Table 5-1: Summary of Raw Water and Treatment Capacities versus Projected Potable Water Demands based on 2021
Population Data
2021 2025 2035 2045
Population Projection 131406 1301 14,201 1409
Max. Monthly Usage(MGM) 103 104 109 112
Total Annual Usage(MGY) 11238 1,256 11311 11349
Per Capita Demand(GPD) 253 253 253 253
Per Capita Demand(GPY) 92,345 921345 921345 92,345
Filter Plant Capacity(MGD) 2.7 2.7 2.7 2.7
Filter Plant Recovery Percent(%) 90 90 90 90
Required Filter Plant Feed Flow(MGD) 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
R.O. Plant Capacity(MGD) 3.6 3.6 3.6 3.6
R.O. Plant Recovery Percent(%) 75 75 75 75
Required R.O. Plant Feed Flow(MGD) 4.8 4.8 4.8 4.8
Total Required Feed Flow at Plant Cap. 7.8 7.8 7.8 7.8
Plant Treatment Capacity(MGD)' 6.33 6.33 6.33 6.33
Plant Treatment Capacity(MGM)' 192 192 192 192
Treatment Capacity vs. Max. Month +89 +88 +86 +80
Annual Average Water Usage(MGY) 1,23 8 11256 1,311 1,349
Required Combined WUP Allocation 11482 11509 1,576 1,615
Permitted WUP Annual Allocation(MGY) 11594 1,594 1,594 1,594
WUP Annual Allocation+Surplus/-Deficit +112 +85 +18 -21
Max. Monthly Water Usage(MGM) 103 104 109 112
Required Combined WUP Allocation 132 125 131 134
Permitted WUP Max. Monthly Allocation 230 230 230 230
WUP Max.Monthly Allocation Surplus +98 +105 +99 +96
(MGM)
' The plant treatment capacity includes all potable water production capacity available from both the manganese greensand
filtration process train(2.73 MGD)as well as the reverse osmosis process trains(3 g 1.2 MGD each,total 3.6 MGD). It should be
noted that it is not likely that all process trains(manganese greensand and reverse osmosis)will operate at full capacity at the same
time. Based on the information submitted as part of the water use permitting process,the Village,has operated two of the three
reverse osmosis trains as duty trains with the third train as a standby train. The balance of the potable water production will be
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supplemented by the manganese greensand process train. This operating scenario has allowed the Village to retain flexibility and
operate more cost efficiently.
2 The required combined WUP annual allocation to meet the potable water demands of the service area from Year 2005
to Year 2015 is based on a 60/40 production split from the manganese greensand filtration train and the reverse osmosis process
trains,respectively. The required combined WUP annual allocation to meet the potable water demands of the service area from Year
2015 to Year 2025 is based on a 22/78 production split from the
manganese greensand filtration train and the reverse osmosis process trains,respectively.These values assume a worst case recovery
of 90%from the manganese greensand filtration process train and 70%from the reverse osmosis train.
3 The required combined WUP maximum month allocation to meet the potable water demands of the service area to Year 2015 is
based on operation of the three, 1.2 MGD permeate capacity(3.6 MGD total)reverse osmosis trains at full capacity and
supplementing the potable water demands with production from the manganese greensand filtration process train. The required
combined WUP maximum month allocation to meet the potable water demands of the service area from Year 2015 to Year 2025 is
based on operation of the three, 1.2 MGD permeate capacity(3.6 MGD total)reverse osmosis trains at full capacity and
supplementing the potable water demands with production from the manganese greensand filtration process train. These values
assume a worst case recovery of 70%from the reverse osmosis process trains and 90%from the manganese greensand filtration
process train.
4 Water supply is projected to be sufficient to meet demand within the water service area.
A comparison of the data shown in Table 5-1 indicates that the Village will be capable of meeting
the potable water demands of the Village service area through the Year 2045 based on the
current and future plant production capacity. It should be noted that the data presented in Table
5-1 includes, where applicable, the proposed capital improvement projects to be completed in
accordance with the schedule provided in Section 4.
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6. Associated Comprehensive Plan Amendment - Goals,
Objectives and Policies
As a reference, the following represents Comprehensive Plan associated amendments related to
the Village's 10-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan Update and are underlined (proposed new
provisions) or ctriLothre,inh (proposed deleted provisions) format. These amendments will be
processed concurrently with, but not made part of, the WSP update.
Utilities Element, Potable Water Sub-element
Objective 1.7.0: The Village of Tequesta shall update its 10-year Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan (Work Plan) as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S.
Policy 1 .7.1 : The Village shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and Water Supply
Facilities Work Plan. as required by section 163.3177(6)(c), F.S. within 18 months
after the governing board of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD)
approves its Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan (LECWSP) Update. The last
LECWSP update was approved on 8) 2-014 September 23, 2024, by the
SFWMD's governing board.
Policy 1 .7.2: The Village of Tequesta's Work Plan is designed to assess current and
projected potable water demands; evaluate the sources and capacities of available
water supplies; and, identify those water supply projects, using all available
technologies necessary to meet the Village's water demands for aten-year period.
Policy: 1.7.3: Incorporate by reference the 10 Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan adopted by
the Village Council by Ordinance�9 02-26 dated nnI%.A' January, 2026.
Policy 1.7.4: Coordinate appropriate aspects of the Comprehensive Plan with the South Florida
Water Management District's Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan adopted "'^v ea.#NMI I I Ilf g%.?Ir
September 23, 2024. Upper East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan updated in�C
2021, and with the Palm Beach County 10-Year Water Supply Work Plan adopted in 2025.
The Village shall amend its Comprehensive Plan and Water Supply Facilities Work Plan. As
required to provide consistency with the District and County plans.
Conservation Element
Objective 2.15.0: The Village shall implement the Water Supply Facilities Work Plan
to ensure that adequate water supplies and public facilities are available to serve
the water supply demands of any population growth the Village may experience.
Policy 2.15.16: To further protect and conserve the Surficial Aquifer, and protect against sea level
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rise and future climate change impacts, the Village shall seek funding for studies to research
enhancing aquifer recharge and investigate utilization of alternative water resources to
supplement and broaden the Village's future water supply sources. These potential sources
include but are not limited to, Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR), desalination, capture and
storage of excess storm water, appropriately treated reclaimed water, and other technologies
addressed in the 2024 Lower East Coast Water Supply Plan Update of the SFWMD.
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Exhibit 3-1:VOT-Consumer Confidence Report Exhibit 3-1: (2024)
Annual Drinking Water Quality Report for the Village of Tequesta
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CO Tequesta
Welcome
The Village of Tequesta's Utilities Department is pleased to present to you our 2024 Annual Water Quality Report.This report is designed to
inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day.Our goal is to provide you with drinking water that meets all federal
and state standards for consumption or'potable water"We want you to understand our efforts to continually improve the water treatment pro-
cess and protect ou,water resources.
We work diligently to protect this essential resource,to preserve and enhance the system that delivers water to your home or business.
We encourage you to take a minute to look through this report and learn about your water system and some of what goes into delivering water to
your tap.We are pleased to report that our drinking water meets all federal and state requirements.
To ensure the water meets these standards,qualified,licensed water plant technicians perform the water quality analyses. A quality assurance
officer reviews and validates the samples to ensure quality and consistency of methods.On average,the staff prepares and quantifies 10-15 water
samples 7 days a week,365 days a year,for compliance and quality monitoring.We are fortunate that the Village of Tequesta's water is some of the
highest-quality drinking water in the state of Florida.
This report shows o-ir water quality results and what they mean.If you have questions or comments about this report,please call the water treat-
ment plant at 561-768-0490.
Nathan Littoral,Superintendent,Production Division,Utilities Department Marjorie G.Craig,PE,Director,Utilities Department
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Provide responsive,courteous and quality service in order to achieve customer satisfaction and improve the quality of life for our customers,meet
future infrastructure and utility service needs for community growth,development,and expansion,and enhance public awareness of environmental
surroundings.
Village of Tequesta Leadership
Village Council: Village Staff:
•Molly Young,Mayor .Jeremy Allen,Village Manager
•Rick Sartory,Vice-Mayor •Marjorie G.Craig,PE,Director,Utilities Department
•Jayson E.French,Council Member .Allyson Fellsburg,MBA,Deputy Director,Utilities Department
•Laurie Brandon,Council Member .Nathan Litteral,Production Division,Utilities Department
•Patrick Painter,Council Member
The Village Council meets monthly.Dates and times ore posted or,www.tequesta.org
Water Treatment Plant
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Where dues our water come f rum? Do I need to take specialIr
The water treatment plant receives raw water from 14 production wells. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking
Water from 10 surfrcial aquifer wells is physically and chemically treated outer than the general population.Irnmuno-compromised people such
by a direct filtration process to produce potable water,to meet or as those with cancer undergoing chemotherapy,who have undergone
surpass the stalndards of the Safe Drinking Water Act.A reverse osmosis organ transplants, people uwith HiMIDS or other immune system
process treats oyster from four(4)deep wells drilled nearly 1,81 feet disorders,some elderky,and infants can be particularly at risk from
down into the upper Floridan aquifer.The process includes oxidation, I nfec tion s.Th ese people should seek advice about drinking water from
filtration,and disinfection by chloramination. their health care providers.EPA/CDC guidelines are available frorn the
ii Safe Drinking Water Hotline(800-42 ,4791).
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Sources of drinking crater(both tap water and battled crater)include Luater
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rivers,lakes,�treams,ponds,reservoirsrspringsrandwells.Aswatertravels If present,elevated levels of lead can cause serious health problems,
over the su rface of the land or through the ground,it dissolves natura Ily especially for pregnant women and}young children,Lead in drinking
occurring mineralsandrinsomecases,radioactive material,and can pickup water isprimarilyfrom materials and components associated withservice
substancesresulting from the presenceofanimaIsorfrornhumainactivit : lines and Dome plumbing.The Village of Tequesta is responsible far
Microbial contaminants,such as viruses and bacteria,which may came providing high quality drinking water,but cannot control the varlety
from sewage treatment plants,septic systems,agricultural.livestock of materials used in plumbing components.When your water has
operations,and vv1IdIIfe, been sitting for several hours,you can minimize the potential for lead
Inarganiccontamin ants,such assa Its andm eta I%which can benaturally exposure by flushing your tap for 30 seconds to 2 minutes before
occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff,industrial or dornestic using water for drirlkirlg or cooking,
wastewater discharges,oil and gas prodUCtionr mining,or farming. ,
Pesticides and herkaicidese vuhich may come from a variety of sources water,
u are concerned about lead in your
wvater,you may wish to have your water
such as agriculturer urban stormwater runoff,and residential uses. tested.Information on lead in drinking
Organic chemical contaminants, including synthetic and volatile water,testing methods,and steps you can
organic chemicals,which are bye-products of industrial processes and take to minimize exposure is available from
petroleum production,and can also come from gas stations,urban the Safe Drinking Water Hotline or at
stormwater runoff,and septic systems. r http://www.epa.govlsafewater/lead.
Radioactive contaminants,which can be naturally occurring or be the
result of oil and gas production and mining activities.To ensure that Drinking water,including bottled water,may reasonably be expected to
tap water is safe to drink,the EPA prescribes regulations,which limit contain at least small amounts of some contaminants.The presence of
the amount of certe in contaminants in water p-ovided by public water contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health
systems,The Food and Drug Administration K-A)regulations establish risk.More information about contaminants and potential health effects
limits for corlltaminarlts in battled water,which must provide the same can be-obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency's Safe
protection for public health, Drinking Water Hotline at 1-800-426-4791.
If you h acre questions concerning your water utility,please contact Nat hart Littoral,Production Division Manager
at 5 1-768-D490,or E-mail him at:nlitteralc&tequesta.org.
YEAR 2024 TEST rLTSLLAGESTA
The Vi line of Tequesta routinely rnoniturs far iDntaminants in our drinking water ac€ardi ng to Federal and State ions,rules and regulations_U(ept where indicated otherwise,this report is based an the results of our
monitoring for the peri ad of January 01,2024 tD aeaemher 31.2024 Data obtained hefueJa nuary0l,2024,and presented in this report,arefrom the most recenttesting done in aomrdanle With the laws,rules and regu lafion s.
{oniaminant and Doo of sampling MCL Violation Level Detected Range of Resuh3 MU or h1CL of Likely Source of Lantaminalian
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Nitrite(as Nitrogen)(ppm) 11124 N MO N D s 1 1 run idhom reriker use.kmVirg Irom s ocvn4 sz-uage,erosion cf natiral depas n
Nh3n(as Nitrogen)(ppm) 11124 N D.C4 0_G4 i s 10 1 B Run off fromfer.11cer jse,ixhmacram s>EpnctanL,slwtg=,ernuon ar�laalral deposits
Stag@ 2 i sBy-Products
rear bXgnopTLomminc.Cr€hlp-i■e.N LMI dewted is the highest runnhg amual a4e:a9e(RAA).:cf-vuw quarte06d rnontntj ayayes atall samples colkvW.For ha1wcelio widsorTTHM,the level detected is the highest RAA wmpuledgnner�of quarler�atwages
of 5111am06<01oaH iflht yF 'A h Wnionny Oua tr jar i5ihe mggeaf a1 mftoestakrn durng the year iflhe system monNrs letsiregaent}y than r:ue1e1y,Range or result h Kee rarge of indhidwl reanRs;lowest to highoe for all rr-onbring imalinns,in tiding nirial
01sNrbu11*M Wuaftn NOW)eiuAie we:a}Rage I carrip1wKe results
9fainfl!rtdrrtsand Dam alsarrilling µ{rarMADL LelretDet at d I RangeafResults i lw{LGor iHCLDF LiMell Sum ofCfftmkutiun
Disinfedanlly-Products lrrWpi lralatienYA MRDLA MRK
Ch.Dramines(ppm) QuarlerlW 2024 IN 2.27 0.6—3.9 s 4.0 MRDL=4.0 water adddWtmd in contra miunhes
Haloaa kA€ids(flue)(HAA5)(pphL Quarterly 202A N 37 17—37 NIA MCL=60 raduu of driakng crater diirlieaioe
TrHM{rml lrihaloinethanesl(ppb)I Quarterly 2024 N 36.5 22,2-3,1,1 NIA MCL=80 I ey o t+ga 0 dWki-�waw rnlari M(h,
Lead and Copper
(antaminantnd DAM OfUMPlirrg ALFTmaded 909percentilwE Ma6 bLWIlanLrrel) likely 5murcemfCantaminatiam
Unit riMrasvermein IM/Irl YIN Result neerdingMeA
Copper(tip wa[er)�ppm) 6M—8)23 N 0.5 0 s 1.3 1.3 Corrosion Di houmshdd plumbirg s"b,i o;emsian of ratial
depositsi leaching horn wood&preser+ntNes
lead(tap water)(ppb) 6(23—W23 N 110 a s 15 1 15 G9ncGion of hwwhoid pkomhing sysiem�;acsion of natural deem is
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whdn there is rrakrremk 6rtgmW risk rahealdn.miwa allow k e%wnjmof seft�
Award Winning Water
-' Tequesta's Dater Treatment Facility has
Vr` been honored in past years by regional,
7'egmm s Water -
lfrerrtme.iFortillt� state and national organizations for the _ ,,,
first-rate quality of the operation.
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Agenda Item #15.
BUSINESS IMPACT ESTIMATE
As required by Sec. 166.041(4), Florida Statutes (2024), this "Business Impact
Estimate" is provided for Ordinance No. 02-26:
ORDINANCE NO. 02-26
AN ORDINANCE OF THE VILLAGE COUNCIL OF THE VILLAGE OF TEQUESTA,
FLORIDA, PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF A 10-YEAR WATER SUPPLY
FACILITIES WORK PLAN PURSUANT TO SUB-SECTION 163.3177(6)(c), FLORIDA
STATUTES; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF AMENDMENTS TO ITS
COMPREHENSIVE DEVELOPMENT PLAN IN ORDER TO IMPLEMENT THE WORK
PLAN; PROVIDING FOR THE ADOPTION OF OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES WITHIN
THE VARIOUS ELEMENTS OF THE COMPREHENSIVE PLAN AND PROVIDING
FOR INTERGOVERNMENTAL COORDINATION OF THE REGIONAL WATER
SUPPLY PLAN WITH ADJACENT LOCAL GOVERNMENTS; PROVIDING FOR
TRANSMITTAL TO THE STATE LAND PLANNING AGENCY; PROVIDING A
CONFLICTS CLAUSE AND A SEVERABILITY CLAUSE; PROVIDING AN
EFFECTIVE DATE; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.
This ordinance is exempt from the requirements of a business impact statement
pursuant to Florida Statute 166.041(4)(c)1.
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