Niagara Water Use and Aquifer Sustainability
Summary
With a generational drought underway, irrigation is limited to one day a week; officials urged residents to fix rain shut-off devices, and the district has capped nearly 300 abandoned wells saving 200 million gallons a day.
At a glance
- Total mentions
- 5
- Last 30 days
- 0
Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 22, 2026.
Impact analysis
Conserving water also lowers utility bills for residents.
All county residents who depend on the Floridan aquifer.
Homeowners and HOAs that must curtail irrigation and landscape projects.
Mentions & discussions (5)
Board of County Commissioners - Sep 22, 2026
Residents questioned Niagara Bottling's water draw; CCUA's director explained Niagara uses ~1M gallons/day within a 24 MGD consumptive use permit, and the county remains in drought deficit.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - May 26, 2026
The county is still under a burn ban, and lawn watering is limited to once a week under St. Johns Water Management rules.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Apr 14, 2026
With a generational drought underway, irrigation is limited to one day a week; officials urged residents to fix rain shut-off devices, and the district has capped nearly 300 abandoned wells saving 200 million gallons a day.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Mar 10, 2026
The St. Johns River Water Management District has issued a Phase II severe water shortage order — Clay County is among the driest in the region, 13.2 inches below the 12-month average. Lawn watering is limited to one day a week and aesthetic water uses are banned, including HOA pressure washing.
Board of County Commissioners Meeting - Feb 10, 2026
The freeze busted pipes at about 25 county facilities, Twin Lakes Park still lacks water, and severe drought has officials preparing a likely burn ban under the governor's new executive order.
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