Central Florida Water Initiative (CFWI)

Rule Purpose

The purpose and effect of this rule is to comply with the requirements set forth in s. 373.0465(2)(d), F.S., enacted during the 2016 legislative session. The rule provides for uniform rules for consumptive use permitting within the Central Florida Water Initiative Area. This rule impacts consumptive use applicants and permittees within the Central Florida Water Initiative Area, which includes all of Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties and southern Lake County, as designated by the Central Florida Water Initiative Guiding Document of Jan. 30, 2015, available online.

All rule documents, including the final rule and handbook can be found here: Final Rule and Supplemental Applicant's Handbook (62-41 F.A.C.)

A copy of the design aids can be found here: Design Aids for the Central Florida Water Initiative