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POTABLE WATER ELEMENT The Potable Water Element for the 1982 Comprehensive Plan has three objectives: 1. Conserve and protect all sources of water resources from pollution and over utilization. 2. Provide those users within the Urban Service areas with an economical water service. 3. The county shall establish innovative means for extension of safe and efficient potable water service. - Assessment Indian River County has established the south county Reverse Osmosis (RO) Water Treatment Plant, to provide potable water to county residents. Prior to 1982, the amount of water conservation in the county was hard to determine, since the county contained many private wells and private water systems. With the provision of public water service to many areas, the county now maintains better control of and provides for the conservation of water resources. The county currently serves 5,197 units and approximately 13,000 customers with potable water. By providing potable water to many areas, the county has reduced the number of private wells using the shallow aquifer. With its RO system, the county provides water from a more reliable source (Floridan aquifer) , ensuring adequate quantity and quality of water in the future. The county has also adopted a landscape ordinance which provides for the use Of less irrigation water. The 1990 Plan will provide for further control of the conservation and protection of the water resources. Economical water service in the county is maintained in several ways. With its new RO plant, the county has not only provided safe and adequate service; it has also provided for protection of shallow aquifer water by using the Floridan aquifer as its water source. The county has also strengthened the water system with its purchase and reparation of small private plants. in addition, Indian River County has proposed and designed a regional water plant for the northern portion of the county. When this system is in place, a substantial number of small water systems will be eliminated, and their customers will receive economical service from the county. The county extends its water services and facilities through the Use of impact fees, developer dedications, assessments and other appropriate sources. The county Utilities Department is established as an enterprise system which allows the county to maintain and expand its potable water system where economically feasible to accommodate future expansion of the urban service area. 6