Drinking water is essential to all living things. Adequate supplies of drinking water protect public health and safety, support our quality of life and boost our economy.
As Florida’s population continues to grow, care must be taken to ensure a balance between drinking water supplies and the environment. Future groundwater withdrawals in the St. Johns River Water Management District will be limited to protect the environment and ensure a sustainable resource.
In addition to conservation efforts, local utilities are investigating new alternative water supplies, such as seawater desalination, to reduce reliance on groundwater supplies and to meet the public’s future drinking water needs.
The Coquina Coast Seawater Desalination Project is a partnership among local cities and counties to investigate seawater desalination as an option to diversify local water supplies and reduce reliance on groundwater. The goal is a sustainable water supply project that protects the environment while supporting the region’s economy and quality of life.
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