Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan
The Upper East Coast Water Supply Planning Area includes all of Martin and St. Lucie counties, and the northeastern portion of Okeechobee County. The South Florida Water Management District is developing the 2026 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update (UEC Plan Update) to assess projected water demands and potential sources of water through 2050. This plan update will be used by local governments, water users, and utilities to update and modify local comprehensive plans, facility work plans, and ordinances.
The Upper East Coast Planning Area has a growing population and limited freshwater resources. Because freshwater sources are limited, the 2026 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update focuses on development of alternative water supply sources and opportunities for water conservation to address future water demands.
2026 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update Public Participation
Public Comment
The South Florida Water Management District is encouraging our partners, stakeholders and the public to provide written comments on draft versions of Chapters 1, 2, 3 and Appendix A for the 2026 UEC Water Supply Plan Update.
Please submit your written comments on these draft documents to Chad Brcka, UEC Plan Manager, at cbrcka@sfwmd.gov by Thursday, May 21, 2026.
- DRAFT Chapter 1: Introduction
- DRAFT Chapter 2: Demand Estimates and Projections
- DRAFT Chapter 3: Demand Management: Water Conservation
- DRAFT Appendix A: Water Demand Projections
The support document can be found here: 2026–2029 Support Document for the Water Supply Plan Updates
Upcoming Meeting:
Stakeholder Meeting #1
Date: Tuesday, April 28, 2026
Time: 9:00 a.m.
Virtual: Zoom Registration Link
2021 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update Documents
- 2021 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update (FINAL)
- 2021 Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Update Appendices (FINAL)
- 2021-2024 Support Document for the Water Supply Plan Updates [PDF]
- 2021 UEC Water Supply Plan Update-Final Order
- 2022 Physical Features and Water Resources of the South Florida Water Management District (FINAL)
East Coast Floridan Model Application to Support the 2021 UEC Plan Update
East Coast Floridan Model Technical Workshop - July 16, 2021 at 9:00 a.m.
A copy of the meeting's agenda can be found below:
A copy of the presentation can be found below:
A recording of the workshop can be found below:
A copy of the report can be found below:
Past Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan Documents
Upper East Coast Florida Aquifer System Modeling Project
Related Contacts
For technical questions or more information on the Upper East Coast Water Supply Plan: