Punta Gorda FL: Florida Water Laws

Posted on January 13, 2009
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What is the water of the Florida tomorrow? Will we succumb to pressure to sustain growth and consumption? Or do we protect our waters for current and future needs?

Florida is one of the wettest states in the nation - enjoying an average annual rainfall of more than 50 inches - but we are facing imminent water shortages in some areas. How is this possible asks Punta Gorda wrongful death lawyers Brown, Suarez?

Florida was once one of swampiest states in the country - to dedicate a considerable amount of effort and money on drainage projects - but we are now struggling to restore the Everglades, our sources, and other aquatic resources. How is this possible?

Florida, based on one of the most productive aquifers in the world - Floridan aquifer, which covers about 100,000 square miles in Florida and neighboring states. Overall it is estimated more than one quadrillion gallons of fresh groundwater percolates below Florida - more than in any other State.

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