Florida Surface Water Classification

Overview This map service presents Florida surface water classification information along with site specific alternative criteria used for selected waterbodies and segments. It provides a statewide view of surface water regulatory designations and related criteria records maintained by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. Layers Site Specific Alternative Criteria shown as line and area features for waterbody segments with site specific water quality criteria. Surface Water Class Boundaries shown as line and area features for Class I and Class II surface water boundaries. Characteristics The service visualizes regulated surface water boundaries, classified waterbody extents, and associated criteria records. The class boundary layers use unique value symbology by class. The site specific alternative criteria layers provide attribute popups that surface water name, parameter, criterion type, class, description, duration, effective date, petitioner, county, and notes. Temporal summary: The service is not time-aware. It presents fixed regulatory features and criteria records that can be queried and reviewed by attribute. Geographic Coverage The service covers Florida and includes statewide waterbody features in a projected state coordinate reference system. Use Cases This service supports review of surface water classifications, site specific criteria, and water quality boundary information for environmental planning, permitting, compliance review, and public reference.