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One Water. Several objectives and policies reference reuse water and alternative water supply. It should be noted that none of these policies refer to One Water, or also know as Toilet to Tap.The BOCC met with staff concerning this matter and no Commissioner has expressed to bring One Water forward as an agenda item. None of the policies propose One Water. Potable Water Sub-Element. Proposed. Policy 4.8 revises a requirement for all new subdivisions and projects of 25 or more lots/units to encourage and developers (within aY4 mile of an effluent reuse line)shall contact Utility Services to discuss the feasibility and parameters to construct and effluent reuse line. Staff recommendation:Adopt policy revision, but move to the appropriate sub-element,the Natural Groundwater Sub-Element under Objective 1. Proposed. Objective 9 is proposed,along with corresponding Policies 9.1, 9.2, 9.3, and 9.4, as these have been Natural Groundwater Sub-Element Proposed. Policy 2.5 is proposed to be revised as follows,The eCounty will feetrireatkpromote the use of wet detention/retention ponds - . -. - _ - . utilize for irrigation to maximize the beneficial use of stormwater runoff for irrigation. This comment/concern was raised at the Planning and Zoning Commission. Staff recommendation:The Policy be revised as follows,The eCounty will require all wet detention/retention ponds,where practical and feasible. . • : . - - : - - . - - - - • - •- - -. - • ' - for irrigation to maximize the beneficial use of stormwater runoff far irrigation. Proposed. Delete Policy 2.6: By 2011,the county shall contact the U.S. Geological Survey and request an updated county-wide geohydrologic survey. [This is also consistent with the Conservation Policy 3.8 that is proposed to be deleted.] Staff notes the policy is outdated and not relevant.The St.Johns River Water Management District, whose mission is"to protect our natural resources and support Florida's growth by ensuring the sustainable use of Florida's water for the benefit of the people of the District and the state."They accomplish this through four main core missions,Water Quality,Water Supply, Flood Protection, and Natural Systems. SJRWMD are responsible for managing, evaluating, and monitoring water supply and issuing consumptive use permits for potable water. IRC staff has met with representatives of SJRWMD and they have indicated they would not fund or would undertake an update of the geohydrologic survey. 296