Florida Administrative Code 40 - WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICTS
Florida Administrative Code – Title 40: Water Management Districts
Title 40 of the Florida Administrative Code (FAC) contains the rules and regulations of the five Water Management Districts (WMDs) established under Chapter 373, Florida Statutes. These districts manage water resources regionally, including water supply, flood control, water quality, and natural systems.
🏢 Water Management Districts Under Title 40 FAC
Each district has its own chapter and subchapters:
| FAC Chapter | Water Management District | Headquarters |
|---|---|---|
| 40A | Northwest Florida Water Management District | Havana |
| 40B | Suwannee River Water Management District | Live Oak |
| 40C | St. Johns River Water Management District | Palatka |
| 40D | Southwest Florida Water Management District | Brooksville |
| 40E | South Florida Water Management District | West Palm Beach |
📘 Common Regulatory Topics in Title 40 FAC
Environmental resource permitting (ERP)
Water use permits (WUP)
Surface water management
Minimum flows and levels (MFLs)
Water conservation programs
Mitigation banking
Basin management and flood protection
Rulemaking for water shortages and droughts
🔗 Useful Links
Florida Water Management Districts Portal: https://www.flrules.org/gateway/ChapterHome.asp?Chapter=40
Florida Statutes Chapter 373 – Water Resources: http://www.leg.state.fl.us/statutes → Search Chapter 373
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