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Commissioners hear update on Santa Fe River basin impairment and possible DEP planning
Summary
A commissioner reported that five of six springs in the Santa Fe River basin are now listed as impaired and said the DEP is studying plans to restore minimum flows, including a controversial option to discharge treated wastewater into the basin; the commission agreed to seek an expert briefing
Commissioners heard a report on Oct. 9 that most springs in the Santa Fe River basin are now listed as impaired and that state planning work could include proposals with major environmental trade-offs.
A commissioner who attended a recent basin meeting said six springs are in the Santa Fe River basin and that five — including Devil's Complex, Hornsby Spring, Ichetucknee group, Columbia and Treehouse — are listed as impaired. The commissioner said the only spring not currently listed as…
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