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OBJECTIVE 8 Alternative Water Supply <br />By 2026, the County will utilize alternative water supply sources for at least 18 mgd of <br />demand. The alternative water source will supplement water obtained from the Upper <br />Floridan Aquifer (UFA). <br />POLICY 8.1: By 2015, the County shall study and identify a viable alternative water <br />source. <br />POLICY 8.2: By 2020, the County shall obtain all necessary permits to construct the <br />associated infrastructure related to the alternative water support facilities. <br />POLICY 8.3: By 2023, the County shall complete all construction plans and <br />specification associated with the alternative water supply facilities. <br />POLICY 8.4: By 2025, the County shall complete the construction of all infrastructure <br />associated with the alternative water supply facilities. <br />Concluding review of the Potable Water Sub -Element, Director Keating presented the <br />new brine disposal policies in Objective 9, as follows. <br />OBJECTIVE 9 Brine Disposal <br />By 2015, all reverse osmosis water treatment plant direct brine discharges into the Indian <br />River Lagoon will be eliminated. <br />POLICY 9.1: By 2010, the County shall identify a viable alternative brine discharge <br />method for the South County RO Plant. <br />POLICY 9.2: By 2012, the County shall obtain all necessary permits to construct the <br />associated infrastructure related to the brine disposal facilities. <br />POLICY 9.3: By 2013, the County shall complete all construction plans and <br />specifications associated with the brine disposal facilities. <br />POLICY 9.4: By 2015, the County shall complete the construction of all infrastructure <br />associated with the brine disposal facility for the South County RO plant, and the facility <br />shall be operational. <br />Discussion followed regarding the excessive water use pricing plan; whether a policy <br />could be developed to incentivize homeowners to conserve water; and the use of the retention <br />ponds for irrigation. <br />15 <br />April 19, 2010 <br />