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<br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br /> <br />Potable Water Sub-Element <br />Indian River County’s third Plan chapter is comprised of five (5) sub-elements, which altogether are commonly referred to <br />as an Infrastructure Element. The purpose of the Infrastructure Element is to ensure the availability of wastewater, solid <br />waste, drainage, and potable water facilities to meet the existing and projected demands within the County. This Element <br />establishes level of service standards and aims to effectively manage growth and maintain environmental quality while <br />providing safe and adequate facilities for residents and visitors. <br />A summary of the changes that are proposed for the Potable Water Sub-Element are as follows. <br />◊ Recommend revising Goal to reference interlocal service agreements and the 20-year planning horizon <br />◊ Consider disallowing private potable water plants unless the County does not have sufficient capacity <br />◊ Move specific standards (e.g. minimum pressure requirements) to the County’s code or an appropriate engineering <br />standards document <br />◊ Simplify unnecessarily specific Policies, such as Policy 2.6, for which the recommendation accomplishes the intent <br />of the original Policy but streamlines the Policy for ease of understanding as well as preventing or reducing future <br />text amendments <br />◊ Incorporate recommendations from the Water Management District as it relates to their review of the County’s <br />Water Supply Plan (Indian River County Ten-Year Water Supply Facilities Work Plan, prepared by TetraTech) <br />◊ Additional policies may be revised subject to the Indian River County Integrated Water Master Plan currently being <br />drafted by the County, which will be incorporated by reference to the Comprehensive Plan. <br />Potable water is a vital component of life, and Indian River County must ensure its potable water regulations promote safe <br />and clean systems accessible to all residents and visitors. These recommendations will adhere to modern regulations and <br />water standards. <br />Florida Statute Reference: Chapter 163.3177(6)(c) <br />PAGE 38