City of Starke


SUWANEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT-WATER SHORTAGE ORDER EFFECTIVE JUNE 13, 2012
 
 
 
 
 
 
Suwannee
Rive
r
Water
Managemen
t
D
istrict
9225 C
R 49
Live Oak,
FL 32060
TELEPHONE: 386-362-100
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TELEPHONE: 800-226-1066

TO: ALL WATER USE PERMITTEES

FROM: SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT


JUNE 12, 2012

SUBJECT: MODIFIED PHASE III WATER SHORTAGE ORDER NUMBER 12-0005
(Effective June 13
, 2012)

As you are aware, rainfall, lake levels, groundwater levels, spring flows, and stream flows are
extreme
ly low. The US Drought Monitor classifies the vast majority of the Distri
ct as being in
an exceptiona
l drought.

Please be advised that the Suwannee River Water Management District has issued a Modified
Phase I II Water Shortage O
rder to reduce demands on available supplies.
Water shortage
rest
rictions are a dema
nd management tool that is used to address short term hydrological
condit
ions.

Please view the Modified Phase III Water Shortage Order to determine the conservation effects
on your water use permit on our website at
www.mysuwanneeriver.comlWaterShortage.or call
the District at 1.800
.226.1066 during normal business hours or 386.362.0452 (24-hour water
shortage information
line).

The District appreciates your assistance in helping conserve our water supplies.
 Water for Nature, Water for People