Objective 9.5.2. - Potable Water Reservoir.

Preserve the Manatee River Reservoir as a long-term source of potable water.

Policy 9.5.2.1. Continue to develop economically feasible water conservation techniques to preserve the Lake Manatee Reservoir and to minimize competition between agricultural, commercial, and residential users of surface water resources.

Implementation Mechanism:

(a)

Manatee County Utilities implementation of water conservation plans and programs consistent with Objective 3.2.1.

Policy 9.5.2.2. Continue the program of public acquisition of sensitive lands within the Lake Manatee Watershed Overlay (WO).

Implementation Mechanism(s):

(a)

Manatee County Utilities investment in the Lake Manatee impoundment area as the primary source of potable water for Manatee County.

(b)

Land acquisition strategy in the Lake Manatee WO District to protect water quality.