Water Supply Assessments
Overview
As required by Florida law (section 373.036, Florida Statutes), the Northwest Florida Water Management District develops Water Supply Assessments (WSAs) to provide a regional evaluation of water supply sources and projections of future demands for the 16 counties of northwest Florida. Water demand projections are provided for the following use categories: public supply, domestic self-supply, agriculture, recreational irrigation, industrial / commercial / institutional (ICI) self-supply, and thermoelectric power generation.
Water Supply Assessments help the District efficiently and effectively meet the future needs of the citizens of northwest Florida, while sustaining our natural resources and the environment. The information included in each WSA update should aid in developing future utility infrastructure plans and in meeting the water supply planning requirements of local comprehensive plans.
To better evaluate and plan for our long-term water supply needs, the District is committed to coordinating our efforts with local governments, utilities, self-suppliers, other stakeholders and the public.
2023 Water Supply Assessment Update
The 2023 Water Supply Assessment Update, which extends water demand projections through 2045, is now available here:
2023 Water Supply Assessment Appendices
2023 Water Supply Assessment – Notice of Rights