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Geraghty & Miller, Inc. I. R. County Comm. 12 Dec 79 Task 1 -- Preparation of Specifications and Contractor's Proposal Form Geraghty & Miller, Inc., will prepare technical specifications for the testing program. The hydrogeologic requirements of the testing program are quite technical and detailed, and bidders will need a clear understanding of the work in order to satisfy these requirements. In addition, because the wells that will be drilled in this program may eventually be used as production wells, it is expected that the County and the Joint Venture will also have input to the specifications. Geraghty & Miller, Inc., will work closely with these groups in preparing these specifi- cations. Task 2 -- Well, Permit, and User Inventory Results of the preliminary hydrogeologic investigation indicate that the proposed diversion will impact wells tapping the Floridan Aquifer over a large area extending outside the taxing district. The well owners undoubtedly will form the principal group of objectors to the proposed diversion. Indian River County must be aware of the potential ohjectors, and the loca- tions, capacities, and usage patterns of individual wells be- fore submitting a water -use application. In addition, because a potential for water -quality degradation may exist in the Floridan Aquifer as a result of upward movement of poorer quality water from greater depths, the total depth, cased depth, and present water quality in existing wells should be documen- ted. This potential for upward movement is of critical concern to the St. Johns River Water Management District. Geraghty & Miller, Inc., will complete an inventory of wells, legal users, and permitted diversions from the Floridan Aquifer within a minimum five miles of the prospective well field. Two separate water management districts -(South Florida Water Manage- ment District and St. Johns River Water Management District) and two separate sub -district offices (Fort Pierce and Orlando) of the Florida Department of Environmental Regulation (DER) main- tain jurisdiction over water use and well construction within five miles of the taxing district. These agencies will be con- tacted for information. In addition, data may be available from the Florida Department of Natural Resources, the U. S. Geologi- cal Survey, local well drillers, and local engineers. Once BOOK 1% PAGE375