America’s third-most populous state, Florida is home to more than 21 million residents today. By 2050 the state is projected to grow to more than 31 million residents. Its peninsular geography poses special challenges to reliable water delivery. Annual rainfall is normally abundant in the summer, while seasonal population surges in the winter. Episodic drought is common. All of Florida and portions of adjacent states are underlain by the massive Floridan Aquifer, supplying high-quality freshwater from a shallow band (the Upper Floridan) and more saline water from a deeper band (the lower Floridan). In south Florida, shallower aquifers – such as the sole-source Biscayne aquifer – provide a majority of the water supply.
In recent years, excessive withdrawals from the Upper Floridan have caused serious impacts to wetlands and lakes, forcing a reduction in allowed withdrawals. The Central Florida Water Initiative is addressing these impacts, and will curtail future water supply demands. Florida is also working in partnership with the federal government to restore the hydrology of the magnificent Everglades region, an important effort that will result in both short-term and long-term impacts on water availability from the Biscayne Aquifer. Across the state, coastal communities are being forced to step up efforts to stave off threats to wellfields posed by rising sea levels and seawater intrusion. Meanwhile, water systems in some of Florida’s older communities are being overwhelmed by growth and the natural toll of aging infrastructure.
Florida State Water Plan
Florida WMD Regional Water Plans
POSEIDON’S APPROACH
Poseidon has worked for several years with municipal agencies across Florida to meet the state’s looming water supply and environmental challenges with new technology and financing solutions. Poseidon has offered project proposals and concession models based on water reuse, conveyance and rehabilitation of aging systems. Poseidon welcomes the opportunity to engage with local municipal agencies and industrial customers in Florida to develop community- and site-specific solutions to meet critical public water needs. For more information, please contact us.
Florida State Water Plan
Florida WMD Regional Water Plans
POSEIDON’S APPROACH
Poseidon has worked for several years with municipal agencies across Florida to meet the state’s looming water supply and environmental challenges with new technology and financing solutions. Poseidon has offered project proposals and concession models based on water reuse, conveyance and rehabilitation of aging systems. Poseidon welcomes the opportunity to engage with local municipal agencies and industrial customers in Florida to develop community- and site-specific solutions to meet critical public water needs. For more information, please contact us.