Responsibilities of Other Agencies

Responsibilities of  Other Agencies 

The City of Tallahassee

The City of Tallahassee's Water Utility is responsible for water, waste and stormwater operations. From flood prevention and resource preservation to ensuring the safe and dependable delivery of the highest quality drinking water, the City is committed to meeting the needs of our community. The City of Tallahassee's Water Utility:

• Provides information on drinking water; 
• Maintains safety of drinking water; 
• Administers the Think About Personal Pollution (TAPP) program; 
• Administers the Aquifer Protection Program;
• Provides stormwater management services; and 
• Provides wastewater management services. 

To contact City of Tallahassee Utilities, click here.

Leon Soil and Water Conservation District 

The Leon Soil and Water Conservation District is comprised of 5 elected volunteer Supervisors who work together to promote public health through the protection of natural resources.

Talquin Electric Cooperative 

Talquin Electric Cooperative provides electricity to approximately 53,000 accounts and provides water and wastewater services from Florida's Gulf coast to the Florida state line, including portions of Tallahassee and the surrounding areas. 

• Drinking water quality reports.
• Rate schedules-water.
• Rate schedules-wastewater. 

To contact Talquin Electric Cooperative, click here.

Northwest Florida Water Management District 

The mission of the Northwest Florida Water Management District is to implement the provisions of Chapter 373, Water Resources, Florida Statues, in a manner that best ensures the continued welfare of the residents and water resources of Northwest Florida. The District works to ensure a clean and adequate water supply, protect water quality, promote flood protection and improve natural systems in the Northwest Florida Panhandle Region.  

Resources and services they provide include: 

• Permitting for environmental resources, water use, wells and more; 
• Natural Spring data, management, protection and planning; 
• Implementation of the Surface Water Improvement and Management Act;
• Agricultural Assistance Team;
• Minimum Flow & Minimum Level implementation and management;
• Water supply planning;
• Grants and funding programs;
• Water conservation efforts and programs;
• Hurricane Michael resources;
• Regional Wetland Mitigation Program; and
• District land acquisition and management.

To contact a representative from the Northwest Florida Water Management District, click here.

Florida Department of Environmental Protection 

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP) monitors water quality, sets restoration goals for surface waters and oversees restoration activities. FDEP implements state laws providing for the protection of the quality of Florida's drinking water, ground water, rivers, lakes, estuaries and wetlands; reclamation of mined lands; and the preservation of the state's beach and dune systems. FDEP also functions as oversight over public water systems and assists local governments and other entities by providing funding for drinking water, stormwater and wastewater projects and oversees water management districts as they implement water supply and water quality protection programs. The following outlines responsibilities of FDEP:

• Enforces the Federal Safe Drinking Water Act;
• Ensures effective implementation of the Florida Water Resources Act through the Florida Water Plan;
• Manages Florida's aquatic preserves;
• Assesses and monitors surface and groundwater quality;
• Monitors stormwater/surface water management systems and dams;
• Oversees licensensure for water distribution system operators;
• Coordinates protection of coastal resources;
• Oversees underground injection permitting;
• Partners with local communities to provide effective regulatory processes;
• Supports the protection of natural springs; and 
• Provides grants and loans for projects that protect water resources. 

To contact a representative from FDEP, click here.

Florida Department of Health

The Florida Department of Health works to prevent disease of environmental origin. Environmental activities focus on prevention, preparedness, and education and are implemented through routine monitoring, education, surveillance and sampling of facilities and conditions that may contribute to the occurrence or transmission of disease.

The Florida Department of Health provides information on the following areas related to water:

• Private well testing;
• Boil water notices;
• Fish consumption guidelines;
• Aquatic toxins;
• Blue green algae;
• Drinking water;
• Onsite sewage programs;
• Red tide; and 
• Public swimming pools. 

To contact a representative from FDOH, click here.

Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission 

The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) manages and regulates Florida's fish and wildlife resources and enforces related laws and regulations through its division of law enforcement. The following outlines responsibilities of the FWC:

• Oversees and maintains wildlife management areas; 
• Issues recreational licenses for fishing/hunting; 
• Administers the State Wildlife Action Plan; 
• Administers the Landowner Assistance Program; 
• Reports and provides status updates for Red Tide;
• Establishes safe boating standards; and 
• Performs research through the FWC Fish and Wildlife Research Institute.

To contact a representative from FWC, click here.

United States Environmental Protection Agency 

The United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) works to protect human and environmental health by researching the effects of and mandating limits on the use of pollutants. The EPA regulates the manufacturing, processing, distribution and use of chemicals and other pollutants and is responsible for determining safe tolerance levels for chemicals and other pollutants in food, animal feed and water. The EPA also works to ensure that:

• Americans have clean air, land and water; 
• Efforts to reduce environmental risks are based on scientific information; 
• Federal laws protecting human health and environment are administered fairly; 
• Environmental stewardship is considered in establishing environmental policy; 
• The public has access to accurate information regarding human health and environmental risks; 
• Contaminated lands and toxic sites are cleaned up by responsible agencies; and 
• Chemicals in the marketplace are reviewed for safety. 

The EPA works towards accomplishing its mission through:

• Developing and enforcing regulations; 
• Researching and studying environmental issues; 
• Educating citizens about the environment; 
• Publishing information and updates; and 
• Administering grant funding. 

The EPA oversees programs intended to promote energy efficiency, environmental stewardship, sustainable growth, air and water quality, and pollution prevention and enforces its findings through fines, sanctions and other procedures.These programs include:

• The National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System, which regulates the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters; 
• WaterSense, which encourages efficiency in water use through high-efficiency toilets, faucets and irrigation equipment; 
• The EPA Safer Choice Program; 
• The Energy Star Program; and 
• The Smart Growth Program. 

To contact a representative from the EPA, click here.