Water Master Plan

The Water Master Plan was developed for the orderly expansion of Citrus County Utilities Division's Central Water System, with specific emphasis on integration and maximum utilization of the existing facilities. The primary emphasis of this study concerned unincorporated areas within the County's service area that are not currently being served, and communities served by interconnections to the Central Water System. This plan addresses the capabilities of existing facilities and analyzes their ability to meet needs through the year 2020. The impact of population growth was evaluated with emphasis on identifying the extent and timing of future infrastructure needs. The plan was completed in September 1999.

In order to accomplish the tasks associated with this project, it was necessary to document the existing service area, water demands, sources of supply, treatment, and distribution facilities. Historical documents and records were reviewed to better understand the background underlying the County's water supply system, as well as prior planning projects at the county and regional water supply authority level. As-built information, regarding significant elements of the County's water supply system components were reviewed for a more detailed analysis.

After collecting and reviewing available background data, a computer model of the County's existing water system was developed. This was done to obtain a clear understanding of the existing water system's functional capabilities, including it's obvious strengths and weaknesses. The model was calibrated using existing flow/demand data to closely simulate observed conditions within the system. Once the model was developed, various alternatives for future expansion of the County's system were evaluated.

Once the population projections were made this data was used to forecast future potable water demands. The size, scope and merits of future water system projects were then evaluated based on projected demands, the existing system's capacity and capability and the overall objectives of the Board of County Commissioners regarding service to the citizens of Citrus County.

From this master plan, a priority list of capital projects have been identified. The major projects are listed on this website. The entire master water plan, including anticipated expansions of the County's water lines can be viewed at our utility office at 1300 S. Lecanto Highway (S.R. 491).

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