Water Management

Water Management Division
2555 West Copans Road, Pompano Beach, Florida 33069
(954)-831-0751

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Who is responsible or who do I call about my lake or canal?

Responsibility for canal and lake maintenance (storm water management systems) in most developments is that of the homeowners association. However, there are 23 independent and dependent districts that have jursidiction over water related issues and several cities actively manage surface waters in their jursidictions. Our agency has responsibility for seven dependent drainage districts and the unincorporated neighborhoods not within an independent drainage districts. Permitting is done by the independent drainage districts in their districts and by Broward County Department of Planning and Environmental Protection (DPEP) for areas outside of the independent districts. The South Florida Water Management District (SFWMD) permits the larger developments throughout the County.

Water Related Issues

Water related issues are should be addressed by the agency having jurisdiction over your lake or canal. Refer back to the above item to determine what agency has jurisdiction in your neighborhood. The following is listing of typical water related issues. Click on the type that you want to know more about.

High Water Levels or Flooding
Low Water Levels

Canal Maintenance