Water and Sewer Franchise Boundaries

Overview This feature service provides detailed spatial information on water and sewer franchise boundaries within Leon County, Florida. It includes polygon data representing designated franchise areas granted by local authorities, primarily used for delineating the service territories of various water and sewer utility providers in the region. This polygon layer depicts all water and sewer franchises granted by Leon County Board of County Commissioners as of January 2, 2007 and subsequent updates. Franchises shown have been issued to the City of Tallahassee, Talquin Water & Wastewater, Inc. and other Private utility operations. Any areas inside of Leon County that are outside of specifically granted franchises shown hereon have been granted to the City of Tallahassee as a Water and/or Sewer Franchise, as appropriate. Pursuant to the Water and Sewer Agreement between Leon County and the City of Tallahassee, franchises granted to the City may be revoked and granted to other utility providers if the criteria specified in that agreement are met. All effort is made to update this data to reflect the most current franchise areas, users should contact Leon County Public Works offices at 850-606-1500 for current information. Users of this map layer are referred to the Leon County Code of Laws, Chapter 18, Utilities. Feature Layers Water & Sewer Franchises: This layer depicts polygons of areas granted as water and/or sewer franchises by the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. It covers franchises awarded to entities such as the City of Tallahassee, Talquin Water & Wastewater, Inc., and other private utility operators. The layer includes key attributes such as franchise type, ownership, status, and relevant approval dates. Geographic Coverage The dataset focuses on Leon County, including its unincorporated areas and encompasses service areas of different water and sewer providers within the county's jurisdiction. Use Cases Planning and management of water and sewer utility services. Regulatory compliance and monitoring of franchise status and ownership. Supporting public works and infrastructure development by providing clear franchise boundaries. Additional Information The data has been compiled from authoritative sources including Leon County, the City of Tallahassee, and the Leon County Property Appraiser's Office. While the dataset aims to be accurate, it is intended for reference purposes and should not be considered a legal document or survey instrument. Users are advised to consult official sources for precise franchise information.