Flora
System Information
System Description
Flora has not been producing its own surface water since 2008 when it joined the Gateway Regional Water Supply. Prior to 2008, up to 1,300 gpm could be pumped from the intake on the Little Wabash River directly to the treatment plant.
Satellite Communities and Water Districts
Clay County WD and Xenia
Population Served: |
6100 |
County: |
Clay |
Watersheds: |
Little Wabash |
Water Source
Name |
Type |
Stream |
DA (sq mi) |
SA (ac) |
Capacity |
Year Est. |
Est. 2010 Cap. (ac-ft) |
Little Wabash River |
RW |
Little Wabash R |
750 |
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1989 Study: |
20-year drought yield insufficient at 1990 level of water use. |
USGS Gages: |
Little Wabash River at Louisville (03378900) and below Clay City (03379500) |
Developments since 1989:
Flora began purchasing water from the Gateway Regional Water Supply in 2008.
Notes and Terminology
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