Water Utilities
Group Members
Cheap water is disappearing in Florida so the competition for water supplies is ever-increasing. Even utilities providing water to residents and businesses are finding it more difficult to get the water they need. Coupled with new regulations, water utilities face an uncertain future. It can be pretty unsettling.
We see it differently.
With smart planning and positioning, utilities can ensure that they (and their customers) are protected today and in the future. Many of our lawyers bring engineering, environmental science and regulatory expertise to the challenge. It gives our clients unique experience to draw on, to count on.
Our attorneys represent the public and private sector on legal issues unique to water and wastewater utilities such as:
- Alternative Water Supply
- Aquifer Storage Recovery (ASR) Permitting and Post-Permitting Management
- Bulk Sales Agreements
- Clean Water Act Permitting
- Compliance Issues
- Consumptive Use Permitting
- Desalination Project Planning and Permitting
- Environmental Resource Permitting
- Grant Research and Writing
- Land Use Approvals
- Legislative Lobbying Services
- Licensing Wastewater Permitting
- Local Environmental and Land Disposal Restriction (LDR) Permitting
- Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
- Potable Water and Health Standards
- Protected Species Issues
- Public and Private Financing
- Public Records
- Real Estate Issues
- Saltwater Intrusion Issues
For more information on this Industry Group, contact Jack L. Fiveash, Chair – Water Utilities.