Broward County Water Resource Management Zones

Overview This feature service provides spatial data related to water resource management in Broward County, Florida. It comprises multiple layers detailing flood risk areas, drainage basins, drainage districts, and wellfield protection zones, each serving distinct but interconnected roles in managing the region's water resources. Feature Layers Flood 100 Yr: Maps the 100-year flood zones to indicate areas at risk of flooding from significant flood events, supporting floodplain management and mitigation efforts. Drainage Basins: Defines the boundaries of drainage basins within Broward County, essential for understanding surface water flow and watershed management. Web Drainage Districts: Represents various drainage districts, including contact information, facilitating management and communication related to regional drainage operations. Wellfield Protection Zones: Depicts regulatory wellfield protection zones established through hydraulic modeling and regulatory ordinances, indicating areas critical for safeguarding water supply wells from contamination and managing wellfield influence zones. Geographic Coverage This service covers Broward County, located in southeastern Florida, showcasing detailed water resource management zones and flood risk within the county's jurisdiction. Use Cases Supporting flood risk assessment and emergency planning. Informing watershed management and drainage system maintenance. Guiding regulatory compliance and protection of water supply wells. Providing data for municipal planning and environmental conservation projects.