COMPREHENSIVE PLAN TEXT AMENDMENT FOR THE WATER SUPPLY PLAN UPDATE

Summary

The City of Pompano Beach is proposing a text amendment to its Comprehensive Plan to update its Water Supply Facilities Work Plan (WSFWP) for the planning period of 2025-2045. This update is required by Florida Statute §163.3177(6)(c) within 18 months of the South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) adopting its Lower East Coast Regional Water Supply Plan update in September 2024. The amendments will be incorporated into the Potable Water Sub-Element and the Conservation Element of the Comprehensive Plan. The updated WSFWP will revise population and water demand projections, reflect current water treatment capacity and permit conditions, identify alternative water supply projects, and suggest policy revisions. Key changes include updating level of service standards, addressing PFAS removal in water treatment, requiring reclaimed water connections for new developments, and discontinuing ocean outfall of wastewater by the end of 2025. Staff recommends approval as the amendments align with state law and regional water supply plans.

Citizen Impact

This update ensures Pompano Beach's water supply plans remain compliant with state regulations and regional strategies, aiming for reliable and sustainable potable water for residents. It also formalizes the discontinuation of ocean wastewater outfall by the end of 2025 and may lead to mandatory reclaimed water connections for new developments.

Confidence

high