Resolution 2001-389
RESOLUTION NO. 2001- ~9
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING IMPLEMENTATION OF AQUIFER
STORAGE AND RECOVERY TECHNOLOGIES FOR THE PURPOSE
OF PROTECTING THE ENVIRONMENT AND PUBLIC WATER
SUPPLIES AND EFFECTIVE IMMEDIA TEL Y.
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WHEREAS, the citizens and environment of South Florida will benefit from the
implementation of Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) Projects associated with the
Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP);
WHEREAS, the proposed CERP ASR components include 333 ASR wells, an
unprecedented scale for implementation ofthis technology;
WHEREAS, further research is warranted to ensure that injection of surface waters that
may contain microorganisms into Florida's aquifers will not impact public health and water
supplies;
WHEREAS, there does not appear to be another storage technology available that can
provide multi-year storage to improve or manage for drought conditions, such as those
experienced by Florida during the last year and a half;
WHEREAS, since ASR technology is not subject to evapotranspiration or seepage losses
and requires only an acre or two per ASR well system, it provides significant cost-effective
benefits beyond those achievable by abovo-ground reservoirs already proposed in CERP.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT IS RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
1. The Board of County Commissioners supports ongoing efforts by the U.S. Army Corps
of Engineers, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection, and the South Florida
Water Management District, and, to proceed in a cautious, methodical manner to answer
the many questions about implementing ASR technology, including the concerns about
the fate of microorganisms in aquifers;
2. The combined strategy of (a) conducting three CERP ASR pilot projects at Lake
Okeechobee, Caloosahatchee River, and Western Hillsboro Basin, as well as a City of
West Palm Beach demonstration project, and (b) evaluating the projected impacts of the
proposed 333 ASR wells on the environment and existing water users thrwgh an ASR
Regional Study, is an appropriate way to address these technical issues; and
3. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Florida Department of Environmental Protection,
and South Florida Water Management District are urged to conduct the necessary data
collection and scientific studies to truly evaluate the ASR technology for the benefit of
Everglades Restoration and long-term regional water supplies as outlined in the CERP.
THIS RESOLUTION adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring
adoption this '1~ day of CO ~ , 2001.
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS.
COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA
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Thomas C. Palmer,
Assistant County Attorney