# Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal, and Waccasassa Basins in Florida

January 2000

Suwannee River Water Management District Department of Water Resources 9225 County Road 49 Live Oak, Florida 32060 (904) 362-1001 FL Toll Free (800) 226-1066 www.srwmd.state.fl.us

WR00-03i 

## Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal, and Waccasassa Basins in Florida

By: David Hornsby, Water Quality Analyst Ron Ceryak, Hydrogeologist

Photography by David Hornsby

SUWANNEE RIVER WATER MANAGEMENT DISTRICT

GOVERNING BOARD

John D. Carver, Chairman M. Howell Waring, Vice Chairman Suzanne Colson, Secretary/Treasurer Kelby Andrews C. Linden Davidson Don R. Everett, Jr. Maceo Howell. Jr. David Pope Sylvia J. Tatum

EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR

Jerry A. Scarborough

ASSISTANT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR David W. Fisk

DIRECTOR, DEPARTMENT OF WATER RESOURCES Kirk B. Websterii 

# Acknowledgements

Over 27 years ago, the “Springs of Florida,” a classic reference on springs by Jack Rosenau, was published. This publication attempts to honor the quality and spirit of that publication by bringing together information on the springs of the Aucilla River, Coastal, and Waccasassa River Basins that will be of interest to scientists and those who simply enjoy the beauty and mystique of springs.

We would like to express our appreciation to several people who helped make this report a reality: Suzanne Richardson for her editing assistance; Cindy Boyette for creation of the location maps and for her assistance in field locating the springs; and Donald Monroe for his assistance in field locating the springs.

This report was funded under the Suwannee River Water Management District’s Surface Water Improvement and Management (SWIM) Program.iii 

## Table of Contents Acknowledgements ii List of Tables iv List of Figures iv Introduction 1 Survey Area 2 Classification System 2 Spring Numbering Convention 2 Report Format 3 Physical and Chemical Parameters Presented 4 Hydrogeology 5 Characteristics of Springs 6 Protection of Ground Water 7 Spring Summaries 7 Summary 7 References 10 Aucilla River Spring 11 Taylor County 12 Coastal Springs 14 Levy County 15 Taylor County 17 Econfina River Spring 25 Taylor County 26 Fenholloway River Springs 28 Taylor County 29 Steinhatchee River Springs 34 Dixie County 35 Lafayette County 38 Taylor County 40 Waccasassa River Springs 45 Levy County 46 Wacissa River Springs 49 Jefferson County 50

Appendix A - Historical Data for Aucilla River Spring 61 Appendix B - Historical Data for Coastal Springs 62 Appendix C - Historical Data for Fenholloway River Springs 63 Appendix D - Historical Data for Steinhatchee River Springs 64 Appendix E - Historical Data for Waccasassa River Springs 65 Appendix F - Historical Data for Wacissa River Springs 66iv 

## List of Tables

Table 1. First-magnitude Springs in the Suwannee River Basin 1 Table 2. Magnitude Classification System for Springs 2 Table 3. Spring Summary by County 8 Table 4. Spring Summary by Basin 9



## List of Figures

Figure 1. Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal and Waccasassa Basins 3 Figure 2. Advanced Karst Development 7



## Terms

cfs cubic feet per second mgd million gallons per day mg L -1 

### milligrams per liter SWIM Surface Water Improvement and Management SRWMD Suwannee River Water Management District USGS United States Geological Survey EPA Environmental Protection Agency H 2 

### S hydrogen sulfide est. Estimated Boil Water movement on the surface caused by a spring discharge Pool area A small natural body of water around a spring Spring A place where ground water flows naturally from rock or soil onto the land or into a surfacewater body Run The watercourse that emanates from a spring NO 3 

### -N Nitrate-nitrogen Head spring The source, beginning or upper part of a spring-fed stream



## Conversion

1 cfs = 0.64 mgd °C = 0.556 x (°F - 32)1 

## Introduction

Springs are valuable natural and scenic resources that have played an important role in North Florida‘s history. Native Indians located their villages near springs and many springs were used by 19 th 

### century Floridians as a source of drinking water, as well as a place to take a cool swim in the summer. Some spring runs were modified to funnel the water through channels to power mills. Early in the 1900’s, resorts were developed around sulfur springs due to the perceived medicinal effects of bathing in these springs. Today, springs in the region continue to attract visitors who enjoy their beauty and recreational opportunities.

In spite of the historical importance of springs to the early residents of North Central Florida, only in recent times has the full geographic scope of the springs come to light. Much of the data in this report was collected from a survey of springs conducted by the Suwannee River Water Management District (SRWMD) during 1999. As late as 1995, only ten first-magnitude springs had been reported for the Suwannee River Water Management District in scientific publications (Spechler and Schiffer, 1995). From a survey completed by the SRWMD in 1998, eighteen first-magnitude springs were located in the Suwannee River Basin (Hornsby and Ceryak, 1998) [Table 1]. This 1999 survey, confirmed three additional first-magnitude springs (Table 1). Of the 56 springs in this report, 32 were previously unreported. These “new” springs were found by carefully field surveying the rivers and tidal areas.
Table 1. First-magnitude Springs in the SRWMD.
Name County Discharge (cfs) Alapaha Rise* Hamilton 608 Ichetucknee Group* Columbia 360 Holton Spring* Hamilton 243 Manatee Spring* Levy 178

Troy Spring* Lafayette 152 Hornsby Spring* Alachua 148 Falmouth Spring* Suwannee 145 Fannin Springs* Levy 113 Wacissa Group* Jefferson 388

Blue Spring* Madison 106 ALA112971 + Alachua 406

Blue Hole + Columbia 106 Columbia + Columbia 306 COL61981 + Columbia 150 July + Columbia 117 Santa Fe Rise + Columbia 442

GIL1012973 + Gilchrist 370 Blue + Lafayette 162 Lime Run Sink + Suwannee 173 Wacissa Jefferson 200 Steinhatchee Rise Taylor 350 Nutall Rise Taylor 400 * Cataloged in Ferguson, et al., 1947, Rosenau, et al., 1977 or Spechler and Schiffer, 1995.

+ Cataloged in Hornsby and Ceryak, 1998.2 

### The objectives of this survey were to identify as many riverine and coastal springs as possible in the survey area and to assess the water quality for general field parameters and nitrate nitrogen (NO 3 

### -N) concentrations.



## Survey Area

The survey area included the Aucilla River, Coastal Rivers (Econfina, Fenholloway, and Steinhatchee Rivers) and Waccasassa River Basins (Figure 1).



## Classification System

Springs are classified in this report using a discharge rating system devised by the United States Geological Survey (USGS) in 1927. The system relates the discharge to a range of magnitudes (Table 2). Discharge is measured in cubic feet per second (cfs) and is reported in millions of gallons per day (mgd).

Table 2. Magnitude Classification System for Springs.

Magnitude Average Flow 1 100 cfs or more (64 mgd) 2 10 - 100 cfs (6.4-64 mgd) 3 1 - 10 cfs (0.64-6.4 mgd) 4 0.1 - 1 cfs (0.064-0.64 mgd)



## Spring Numbering Convention

A spring is considered to be cataloged if it has been cited in the “Springs of Florida” 1947 edition or 1973 edition. This survey identified a large number of uncataloged springs. The following numbering convention was used to identify the uncataloged springs. The identification number was derived by taking the first three letters of the county in which the spring was located, the date on which the spring was located, and a numeric sequence number for the order in which the spring was located on that day; for example, TAY616991 corresponds to: Taylor County, June 16, 1999, spring number 1.3 

### Figure 1. Springs of the Aucilla, Coastal, and Waccasassa Basins.


## Report Format

Each spring surveyed has an information sheet, which has the following: Spring Name or identification numbers Spring Photo Site Description Information Section Other name(s) [if available] Latitude and longitude River basin County Historical data (printed in appendices) Data Section (measured parameters) Comment Section (as needed)4 

## Physical and Chemical Parameters Presented

Specific Conductance (Sp. Conductance) Conductivity is a measure of water’s ability to conduct electrical current. Conductivity is measured in units of micromhos cm -1 

### (μmhos cm -1 

### ); is related to the amount of dissolved salts (ions) in the water; and is determined by using Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) method 120.1. The SRWMD’s surface waters, with generally low concentrations of dissolved salts, have lower conductivity. Ground water from the Floridan aquifer system has relatively high concentrations of dissolved salts. As ground water enters the rivers via springs and seeps, the conductivity of the river increases.

pH pH is the negative log of the activity of hydronium ion, which is a measure of the acidity or alkalinity of water. The pH is determined by using EPA method 150.1. The pH scale is 0 to 6.99 acidic, 7 neutral, and 7.01 to 14 basic. Aquatic life is greatly affected when the pH is below 3 or above 11.

Ground waters are generally basic (i.e., pH greater than 7) due to dissolution of the calcium carbonate from the carbonate rock in the Floridan aquifer system. In a natural system, pH rarely goes below 3 or above 11.

Temperature Temperature is the degree of hotness or coldness measured on the Celsius (°C) scale and was determined by using EPA method 170.1.

The mean water temperature for ground water (spring water) is 22.2 °C, which is an approximation of the mean air temperature of the region.

Nitrate-Nitrogen (Nitrate plus Nitrite-Nitrogen [NO 3 

### +NO 2 

### -N]) Nitrate-nitrogen is a nutrient required by aquatic organisms for growth and reproduction. Concentration of nitrates is expressed as milligrams of nitrogen per liter of water (mg of NO 3 

### -N L -1 

### ) and was determined by using EPA method 353.3. High concentrations of nitrates may create an imbalance in a naturalsurfacewater system, causing algal blooms or other adverse effects. Nitratenitrogen concentrations that exceed the drinking water standard (10 mg of NO 3 

### -N L -1 

### ) can result in methemoglobinemia or “blue baby” syndrome in infants.

Discharge Discharge is the measurement of the volume of water flowing past a point. Discharge is determined by multiplying the velocity of the water that passes a point by the cross-sectional area of the flowing water at that point. Discharge is measured in units of cubic feet per second (cfs).5 

### Discharge measurements were conducted using either a Price-AA or pygmy current meter (vertical axis meters) or a Global Water velocity meter.

Vertical axis meter measurements were conducted as described in the USGS Techniques of Water Resources Investigations by Buchanon and Somers (1969). The measurements were conducted for velocities greater than or equal to 0.20 feet per second for the predominant number of sections in a measurement cross section. Water depth in the cross section was predominantly greater than 1.5 feet for AA meters and between 0.3 and 1.5 feet for pygmy measurements.

Vertical-axis meter discharge measurements were conducted such that, as a general rule, no partial section contains more than 5 percent of the flow in the stream. The two-point method was used for velocity measurement in each partial section for water depths equal to or exceeding 2.5 feet. Otherwise, the six-tenths or the three-point methods was employed as appropriate to the instrument capabilities, velocity profile characteristics, and the partial section depth. Partial section values were then summed for a discharge total for the cross section. Measurements conducted in this manner have an estimated accuracy range of ± 5 to 15 percent of actual discharge.

For the velocity meter, a comparable technique was employed in that partial sections were measured. To obtain average velocities in the partial sections, the meter was raised and lowered (4 times) in the partial section. Partial section values were then summed for a discharge total for the cross section. Measurements conducted in this manner have an estimated accuracy range of ±15 percent of actual discharge.


## Hydrogeology

Three different aquifer systems exist in the SRWMD: the Floridan aquifer system, the intermediate aquifer system, and multiple surficial aquifer systems. The carbonate Floridan aquifer system is the deepest and exists everywhere beneath the SRWMD. In the northeast portion of the SRWMD, the intermediate aquifers exist within units of the Hawthorn Formation (above the Floridan). A third aquifer, the surficial aquifer, exists at land surface in sand that overlies portions of the intermediate aquifer and Floridan aquifer system.

A massive, thick sequence of carbonate rock underlies the entire SRWMD and constitutes the Floridan aquifer system. The majority of the rock is limestone,which is calcium carbonate. The remaining rock is dolomite, which is calciummagnesium carbonate. Dolomite is basically harder than limestone, but has similar hydrogeologic properties. Unconsolidated material (sand or clay) usually overlies the Floridan aquifer system. However, once the carbonate rock is encountered in the subsurface, it is rare to find sand or clay (except in sinkhole fill). The carbonates of the Tertiary period are up to 2,500 feet thick in the SRWMD and are saturated with water. The potable portion of this aquifer generally ranges between 250 and 1,200 feet below land surface.6 

### The Floridan aquifer system extends throughout peninsular Florida and the southern portions of Alabama, Georgia, and South Carolina. It generally underlies all of the Southeastern Coastal Plain and partially extends under the Atlantic Ocean and the Gulf of Mexico (Miller, 1986).

At the zenith of the last ice age (approximately 13,000 years ago), sea level was nearly 300 feet below its present altitude. It was from that time to the present that this regional aquifer system filled up with fresh water. As rain water recharges the aquifer system, the carbon dioxide in the rain water creates carbonic acid. This weak acid in the rain water dissolves the limestone and creates cavities and caverns in the aquifer. This results in a type of land form known as karst. A karst region typically lacks well developed surface drainage and has many sinkholes and springs. Also, a high percentage of rainfall will recharge directly into the aquifer in a karst region.

The Floridan aquifer system is the water source for all of the springs in this report, as well as the major source of drinking water in North Central Florida.


## Characteristics of Springs

There are two main physiographic regions in the SRWMD: the Northern Highlands and the Gulf Coastal Lowlands. As a river descends from the Highlands in the northeast, it cuts through the confining sediments that overlie the Floridan aquifer system. Springs can occur in the SRWMD whenever the potentiometric surface of the aquifer extends above land surface and there is an opening for the water to escape through. Once in the Lowlands, the rivers have eroded down into the limestone of the Floridan aquifer system. For a spring to flow, there must be a conduit and cavity system for the water to gather in and flow through; and the water level in the aquifer must be higher than the water level in the river. A large quantity of ground water seeps into the river via the banks, riverbed, and springs. The advanced karst development in the river corridors exhibits well developed underground drainage. The overburden has collapsed into sinkholes, caves have formed, and a portion of ground water flows through well developed conduits. Springs are the outflow from the conduits (Figure 2).7 

### Figure 2. Advance Karst Development (Lane,1994).



## Protection of Ground Water

Springs are indicators of the overall quality of the ground water of the region that contributes to their flow. The activities of humans on the land surface can greatly affect the quality and quantity of ground water. Pollutants generated by human activities can move into the ground water. For example, sinkholes are often referred to as go-away holes and are used for the disposal of unwanted items that can pollute the drinking water.



## Spring Summaries

The distribution of springs by county is shown in Table 3. Each county has a listing of the total number of springs, number of previously cataloged springs, number of first, second, third, and fourth magnitude springs, total flow in cfs and mgd, nitrate-nitrogen concentration range, and the number of springs in each river basin. The distribution of springs between river basins is given in Table 4. Each river basin has a listing of the total number of springs, number of previously cataloged springs, number of first, second, third, and fourth magnitude springs, total flow in cfs and mgd, and nitrate-nitrogen concentration range.


## Summary

There were 56 springs identified in this survey and 24 were previously cataloged.There are 3 first-magnitude, 29 second-magnitude, 17 third-magnitude, 4 fourthmagnitude, and 3 springs were not visited due to lack of access. The nitrate-8 

### nitrogen concentrations ranged from <0.01 to 0.65 mg L -1 

### . The springs discharge a combined estimated total of 1730.27 cfs or 1107.38 mgd.

Table 3. Spring Summary by County.

County Dixie Jefferson Lafayette Levy Taylor Total Number 4 16 2 4 30* Previously Cataloged 0 11 2 2 9

Magnitude
1 st 1 2
2 nd 1 1 3 2 1 3
3 rd 3 2 2 1 0
4 th 2 2 Total Flow (cfs) 49.78 532.42 1 53.19 1093.88 Total Flow (mgd) 31.86 340.74 0.64 34.04 700.1 Range Nitrate-N (mg L -1 ) 0.09 to 0.26 <0.01 to 0.39 <0.02 to 0.06 <0.02 to 0.65 <0.02 to 0.38 Basin Aucilla 1 Coastal 1 12 Econfina 1 Fenholloway 9 Steinhatchee 4 2 7 Waccasassa 3 Wacissa 16 * Three springs were not field-visited due to limited access.9 

### Table 4. Spring Summary by Basin.

Basin Aucilla Coastal Econfina Fenholloway Steinhatchee Waccasassa Wacissa Total Number 1 13 1 9* 13 3 16 Previously cataloged 4 5 2 2 11

Magnitude
1 st 1 1 1
2 nd 9 1 1 3 2 13
3 rd 4 4 6 12
4 th 1 3 Total Flow (cfs) 400 219.72 6 25.93 498.01 48.19 532.42 Total Flow (mgd) 256 140.62 3.84 16.6 318.73 30.84 340.75 Range Nitrate-N (mg L -1 ) 0.08 <0.02 to 0.07 <0.02 <0.02 to 0.38 <0.02 to 0.26 0.03 to 0.65 <0.01 to 0.39 * Three springs were not field-visited due to limited access.



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## References

Buchanon, Thomas and William Somers (1969). Techniques of WaterResources Investigations of the United States Geological Survey, Book 3 Chapter A8, Discharge Measurements at Gaging Stations, United States Department of the Interior.

Ferguson, G. E., C. W. Lingham, S. K. Love, and R. O. Vernon. 1947. Springs of Florida. Florida Geological Survey Bulletin Number 31.

Hornsby, David, and Ron Ceryak, 1998. Springs of the Suwannee River Basin in Florida; Live Oak, FL, Suwannee River Water Management District, WR99-02.

Lane, Ed, editor, 1994. Florida’s Geological History and Geological Resources: Florida Geological Survey Special Publication Number 35.

Methods for Chemical Analysis of Water and Wastes, 1983. United States Environmental Protection Agency: EPA-600 4-79-020.

Miller, James A., 1986. Hydrogeologic Framework of the Floridan Aquifer System in Florida and in Parts of Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina. U.S. Geological Survey Professional Paper 1403-B.

Rosenau, Jack C., Glen L. Faulkner, Charles W. Hendry, Jr., and Robert W. Hull. 1977. Springs of Florida. Florida Geological Survey Bulletin Number 31 (revised).

Spechler, Rick M. and Donna M. Schiffer, 1995. Springs of Florida. United States Geological Survey Fact Sheet FS-151-95.11 

## Aucilla River Spring12 

## Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

1 Nutall Rise No 13 400 113 

## Nutall Rise

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 300 feet wide and maximum depth is approximately 20 feet.

Latitude: 30° 09’ 00” Longitude: 83° 57’ 53” County: Taylor Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 229 pH 7.15 Temperature 25.1 Nitrate nitrogen 0.08 Discharge (cfs) 400 est. Discharge (mgd) 256 est. Magnitude 1 Date sampled 7/6/99

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## Coastal Springs15 

## Levy County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

12 LEV97991 No 16 5 316 

## LEV97991

The spring is surrounded by posted private property. The spring is the headwaters of Spring Creek. The pool area is 25 feet wide with a maximum depth of 8 feet.

Latitude: 29° 11’ 30” Longitude: 82° 59’ 19” County: Levy Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 1,957 pH 6.93 Temperature 24.64 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 5 est. Discharge (mgd) 3.2 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 9/7/99

Comments: There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water.

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## Taylor County18 Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

2 Big Yes 19 18.42 2
3 Blue Yes 19 10 2

4 Cedar Island Yes 20 15 2

5 Jabo No 20 6.72 2

6 Spring Warrior Yes 21 23.16 2

8 TAY616991 No 21 15 2

9 TAY616992 No 22 33.36 2

10 TAY622991 No 22 50 2

7 TAY819991 No 23 28.95 2

11 Bradley No 23 5.47 3

14 TAY69991 No 24 3.64 3
13 TAY69992 No 24 5 3

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## Big

The spring is located in Big Spring Creek Wildlife Management Area. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide and maximum depth is approximately 33 feet. The bottom and exposed limestone are covered with green algae. The water is cloudy due to the dissolved iron. The run is approximately 5,000 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 27” Longitude: 83° 44’ 20” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 616 pH 7.15 Temperature 21.32 Nitrate nitrogen 0.07 Discharge (cfs) 18.42 Discharge (mgd) 11.79 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/9/99



### Blue

The spring is surrounded by posted private property. The pool area is approximately 40 feet wide with a maximum depth of 4 feet. Three boils are present in the pool area. There is an H 2 S odor associated with the spring water. The run was modified to create a lake in the early 1950’s.

Latitude: 29° 50’ 41” Longitude: 83° 33’ 28” County: Taylor Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 10 est. Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 9/24/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.20 

## Cedar Island

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide and maximum depth is approximately 7 feet, which varies with tides. The water was slightly cloudy.

Also known As: Sandpiper Latitude: 29° 48’ 57” Longitude: 83° 35’ 01” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 23,970 pH 6.86 Temperature 25.30 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/22/99



## Jabo

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring forms two pool areas each approximately 200 feet wide with a maximum depth of 4 feet.

Latitude: 29° 52’ 56” Longitude: 83° 37’ 21” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 256 pH 7.09 Temperature 24.09 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 10.5 Discharge (mgd) 6.72 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/22/9921 

## Spring Warrior

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The headspring was not located due to lack of access. The spring forms the head waters of Spring Warrior creek.

Latitude: 29° 56’ 04” Longitude: 83° 36’ 41” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 355 pH 7.02 Temperature 22.19 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 23.16 Discharge (mgd) 14.82 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments: There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water.



### TAY616991

The spring is located approximately 300 feet southwest of the mouth of Spring Warrior creek in the Gulf of Mexico. There is a boil approximately 3 feet in diameter associated with this spring.

Latitude: 29° 55’ 09” Longitude: 83° 40’ 56” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 12,641 pH 6.95 Temperature 21.34 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/16/9922 

### TAY616992

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring is a tributary of Little Spring Creek.

Latitude: 29° 54’ 43” Longitude: 83° 39’ 05” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 413 pH 6.40 Temperature 21.06 Nitrate nitrogen 0.07 Discharge (cfs) 33.36 Discharge (mgd) 21.35 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/16/99

Comments: There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water.



### TAY622991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. There are two spring vents associated with this spring system. The upper spring had a discharge of 11.29 cfs. The combined discharge was an estimated 50 cfs. There is a boil associated with the upper spring which is approximately 2 feet in diameter.

Latitude: 29° 52’ 24” Longitude: 83° 37’ 32” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 372 pH 7.11 Temperature 21.28 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 50 est. Discharge (mgd) 32 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/22/9923 

### TAY819991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring is a tributary of Sweet Water Creek. A boil is present that is approximately 4 feet in diameter. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum depth of 3 feet.

As Known As: Jug Island Latitude: 29° 50’ 47” Longitude: 83° 36’ 33” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 452 pH 7.12 Temperature 22.26 Nitrate nitrogen 0.03 Discharge (cfs) 28.95 Discharge (mgd) 18.53 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 8/19/99

Comments: There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water.



### Bradley

A public park surrounds the spring. The pool has been enclosed in the past for bathing. There is an H 2 S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 42’ 00” Longitude: 83° 24’ 40” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen 0.02 Discharge (cfs) 5.47 Discharge (mgd) 3.50 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/22/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.24 

### TAY69991

The spring is located in a tidal salt marsh near Big Spring creek. A boil is present that is approximately 2.5 feet in diameter.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 11” Longitude: 83° 44’ 43” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 23,699 pH 6.99 Temperature 22.67 Nitrate nitrogen 0.06 Discharge (cfs) 5 est. Discharge (mgd) 3.2 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/9/99



## TAY69992

The spring is located in a tidal salt marsh near Big Spring creek.

Latitude: 29° 58’ 14” Longitude: 83° 44’ 47” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 8,754 pH 7.44 Temperature 21.87 Nitrate nitrogen 0.05 Discharge (cfs) 3.64 Discharge (mgd) 2.33 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/22/9925 

## Econfina River Spring26 

## Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

15 TAY730991 No 27 6 227 

## TAY730991

Spring flow is from a fracture approximately 4 feet long in the riverbed. SRWMD lands are adjacent to the spring. A boil is present with a diameter of 4 feet.

Latitude: 30° 09’ 12” Longitude: 83° 51’ 20” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 393 pH 7.24 Temperature 23.67 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 6 est. Discharge (mgd) 3.84 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 7/30/99

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## Fenholloway River Springs29 

## Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

16 Woods Creek Rise No 30 16.55 2

17 Folsom No 30 2 3
20 Waldo Yes 31 3.17 3
19 TAY924991 No 31 1 3

18 TAY924993 No 32 3 3

21 Hampton Yes 32 0.213 4

22 Camp Ground Yes 33

23 Carlton Yes 33

24 Ewing Yes 3330 

## Woods Creek Rise

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide with a maximum depth of 8 feet. The run is filled with green filamentous algae.

Latitude: 30° 07’ 26” Longitude: 83° 37’ 27” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 351 pH 7.10 Temperature 22.07 Nitrate nitrogen 0.38 Discharge (cfs) 16.55 Discharge (mgd) 10.59 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 8/7/99



## Folsom

A public park surrounds the spring. The pool area receives stormwater input and is closed to swimming. The pool area and run was covered with duckweed and filamentous algae.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 49” Longitude: 83° 34’ 41” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 313 pH 6.73 Temperature 22.22 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 2 est. Discharge (mgd) 1.28 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 9/24/9931 

## Waldo

The spring is located in a public park. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide and was covered with duckweed. The run is approximately 100 feet long.

Latitude: 30° 02’ 56” Longitude: 83° 37’ 47” County: Taylor Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 360 pH 7.65 Temperature 22.34 Nitrate nitrogen 0.06 Discharge (cfs) 3.17 Discharge (mgd) 2.03 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/15/99

Comments: There is a very pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water.



## TAY924991

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area water level was raised by 1 to 1.5 feet due to a beaver dam across the run.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 29” Longitude: 83° 37’ 38” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen 0.03 Discharge (cfs) 1 est. Discharge (mgd) 0.64 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 9/24/9932 

## TAY924993

The spring is located in the bed of Spring Creek. There are two boils associated with this spring. The creek channel around the spring is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 06’ 29” Longitude: 83° 37’ 41” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen 0.26 Discharge (cfs) 3 est. Discharge (mgd) 1.92 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 9/24/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water. 

## Hampton

The spring is located on the bank of Spring Creek. There is a strong H 2 S odor associated with the water. The area around the spring was developed into a hotel and resort and was surrounded by concrete to create a swimming pool and bathing area.

Latitude: 30° 04’ 53” Longitude: 83° 39’ 46” County: Taylor Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 0.213 Discharge (mgd) 0.136 Magnitude 4 Date sampled 6/9/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.33 

## Other Known Springs

Spring Latitude Longitude Historical Data Carlton 30° 03’ 29” 83° 35’ 15” Yes Camp Ground 30° 04’ 03” 83° 33’ 14” No Ewing 30° 04’ 26” 83° 39’ 57” No

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## Steinhatchee River Springs35 

## Dixie County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

25 DIX625993 No 36 35.35 2

28 DIX625991 No 36 6.74 3

27 DIX625992 No 37 1 3
26 DIX625994 No 37 6.69 336 

## DIX625993

The spring flows from the base of a lime rock outcrop. The spring water has a yellowish-brown color.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 37” Longitude: 83° 21’ 38” County: Dixie Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 13,757 pH 7.12 Temperature 25.58 Nitrate nitrogen 0.17 Discharge (cfs) 35.35 Discharge (mgd) 22.62 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/25/99



## DIX625991

SRWMD lands surround the spring system, which consist of a series of spring vents. The run is approximately 4,000 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 36” Longitude: 83° 20’ 40” County: Dixie Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 1,354 pH 7.30 Temperature 25.0 Nitrate nitrogen 0.09 Discharge (cfs) 6.74 Discharge (mgd) 4.31 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/25/9937 

## DIX625992

Public lands surround the spring. There is an H 2 S odor associated with spring water.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 08” Longitude: 83° 20’ 46” County: Dixie Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen 0.17 Discharge (cfs) 1 est. Discharge (mgd) 0.64 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.



## DIX625994

Private property surrounds the spring. The run is approximately 60 feet long. The spring flows from the base of a lime rock outcrop.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 33” Longitude: 83° 21’ 50” County: Dixie Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 8,030 pH 7.31 Temperature 24.5 Nitrate nitrogen 0.26 Discharge (cfs) 6.69 Discharge (mgd) 4.28 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments: Pieces of pottery jars were found in the spring run. The spring was apparently used for a source of water in the past.38 

## Lafayette County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

30 Steinhatchee Yes 38 0.5 4
29 Iron Yes 38 0.5 439 

## Steinhatchee

The spring is located in a public park. The spring has been enclosed to create a bathing pool. There is a strong H 2 S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 50’ 28” Longitude: 83° 18’ 29” County: Lafayette Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 793 pH 6.94 Temperature 20.2 Nitrate nitrogen 0.06 Discharge (cfs) 0.5 est. Discharge (mgd) 0.32 est. Magnitude 4 Date sampled 4/12/99



## Iron

The spring flows from the base of the riverbank. A slight H 2 S odor is associated with the water.

Latitude: 29° 49’ 35” Longitude: 83° 18’ 28” County: Dixie Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal Picture not available.

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 0.5 est. Discharge (mgd) 0.32 est. Magnitude 4 Date sampled 10/12/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.40 

## Taylor County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

31 Steinhatchee Rise No 41 350 1

33 TAY625993 No 41 15 2
32 TAY76992 No 42 74.98 2

34 Eva No 42 1.72 3
36 TAY625991 No 43 1.33 3
35 TAY76991 No 43 4 3
37 TAY625995 No 44 0.2 441 

## Steinhatchee Rise

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The spring discharges tannic colored water (blackwater).

Latitude: 29° 46’ 12” Longitude: 83° 19’ 30” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 213 pH 6.71 Temperature 25.5 Nitrate nitrogen 0.03 Discharge (cfs) 350 est. Discharge (mgd) 224 est. Magnitude 1 Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments: This spring is the re-emergence of the Steinhatchee River, which goes underground approximately 3 miles upgradient of the spring.



## TAY625993

The spring flows from a fracture in the riverbed, which is approximately 6 feet long. A boil is present with a diameter of approximately 3 feet. There is an H 2 S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 43’ 53” Longitude: 83° 20’ 47” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.42 

## TAY76992

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide. The run is approximately 1,500 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 45’ 41” Longitude: 83° 20’ 06” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 502 pH 7.12 Temperature 20.92 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 74.98 Discharge (mgd) 47.98 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 7/6/99

Comments: There is a pronounced copper-colored staining of the bank and trees surrounding the spring due to iron deposition from the spring water. The run has been modified in the past to accommodate a water powered mill.



## Eva

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is lined with concrete and the pool area is approximately 60 feet wide. A boil is present and the maximum depth is 8 feet. The water has a greenish color.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 39” Longitude: 83° 23’ 57” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 563 pH 6.98 Temperature 21.77 Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 1.72 Discharge (mgd) 1.10 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/25/9943 

## TAY625991

SRWMD lands surround the spring. The run is filled with aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 29° 44’ 38” Longitude: 83° 20’ 42” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 428 pH 7.15 Temperature 23.77 Nitrate nitrogen 0.02 Discharge (cfs) 1.33 Discharge (mgd) 0.85 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/25/99



## TAY76991

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 25 feet wide. A boil is present with a diameter of 1 foot.

Latitude: 29° 40’ 34” Longitude: 83° 23’ 07” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 417 pH 6.83 Temperature 21.37 Nitrate nitrogen 0.02 Discharge (cfs) 4 est. Discharge (mgd) 2.56 est. Magnitude 3 Date sampled 7/6/9944 

## TAY625995

The spring flows from a small cave at the base of the riverbank. There is a H 2 S odor associated with the spring water.

Latitude: 29° 44’ 02” Longitude: 83° 20’ 49” County: Taylor Historic Data: No River Basin: Coastal

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen <0.02 Discharge (cfs) 0.2 est. Discharge (mgd) 0.13 est. Magnitude 4 Date sampled 6/25/99

Comments: Conductivity, pH, and temperature were not collected to prevent fouling of the probes by H 2 S in the water.

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## Waccasassa River Springs46 

## Levy County

Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

54 Wekiva Yes 47 26.28 2
55 LEV719991 No 47 15 2
56 Blue Yes 48 6.91 347 

## Wekiva

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The spring water has a bluish color. There are two boils present. The main pool area is approximately 110 feet wide. The run is approximately 70 feet long.

Latitude: 29° 16’ 42” Longitude: 82° 39’ 22” County: Levy Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 194 pH 7.05 Temperature 22.9 Nitrate nitrogen 0.43 Discharge (cfs) 26.28 Discharge (mgd) 16.82 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 7/30/97



## LEV719991

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The pool area is approximately 100 feet wide with a maximum depth of 12 feet. A boil is present with a diameter of 3 feet. The water has a bluish color.

Latitude: 29° 27’ 03” Longitude: 82° 41’ 43” County: Levy Historic Data: No River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 213 pH 7.03 Temperature 22.38 Nitrate nitrogen 0.03 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 7/19/9948 

## Blue

The spring is located in a county park and an entrance fee is required. The pool area is approximately 230 feet wide with a maximum depth of 15 feet.

Latitude: 29° 27’ 02” Longitude: 82° 41’ 55” County: Levy Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Waccasassa

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 216 pH 6.59 Temperature 21.6 Nitrate nitrogen 0.65 Discharge (cfs) 6.91 Discharge (mgd) 4.42 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 9/26/97

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## Wacissa River Springs50 

## Jefferson County51 Map # Spring Name Previously cataloged Page # Flow (cfs) Magnitude

38 Wacissa Yes 52 200 1
39 Big Yes 52 44.6 2
40 Blue Yes 53 10 2

41 Buzzer’s Log Yes 53 15 2

42 Cassida Yes 54 44.36 2

43 Garner Yes 54 10 2

44 Horse Head Yes 55 15 2
45 Log Yes 55 50 2
46 Minnow Yes 56 15 2

47 Thomas Yes 56 30 2
51 JEF63991 No 57 10 2
48 JEF63992 No 57 10 2
50 JEF63993 No 58 25 2
49 JEF64991 No 58 40 2
52 Aucilla Yes 59 8.81 3
53 JEF312991 No 59 4.65 3

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## Wacissa

A county park surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide with a maximum depth of 14 feet. There are series of three boils associated with this spring. The pool area of the spring is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25” Longitude: 83° 59’ 29” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 281 pH 7.58 Temperature 20.62 Nitrate nitrogen 0.39 Discharge (cfs) 200 est. Discharge (mgd) 128 est. Magnitude 1 Date sampled 6/4/99



## Big

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 150 feet wide with a maximum depth of 31 feet. A boil is present with a diameter of 15 feet. The water has a bluish color. The spring forms two runs each approximately 450 feet long. The run and shallow areas of the pool area are filled with hydrilla.

Also Known As: Big Blue Latitude: 30° 19’ 39” Longitude: 83° 59’ 05” County: Jefferson Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 281 pH 7.35 Temperature 20.15 Nitrate nitrogen 0.17 Discharge (cfs) 44.6 Discharge (mgd) 28.54 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/9953 

## Blue

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum depth of 15 feet. A boil is present with a diameter of approximately 2 feet. The run is approximately 400 feet long. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla, duckweed, and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 50” Longitude: 83° 59’ 20” County: Jefferson Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 263 pH 7.79 Temperature 20.30 Nitrate nitrogen 0.26 Discharge (cfs) 10 est. Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/99



## Buzzer’s Log

The spring is surrounded by private property. There are two pool areas associated with the spring system. Each is approximately 12 feet wide with a maximum depth of 5 feet. A boil is present in each pool area with a diameter of 3 feet. The run is approximately 450 feet long. The run and pool area are filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 49” Longitude: 83° 59’ 07” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 266 pH 7.79 Temperature 20.41 Nitrate nitrogen 0.25 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/9954 

## Cassida

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 60 feet wide with a maximum depth of 29 feet. Two boils are present each with a diameter of approximately 5 feet. The run is approximately 50 feet long. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 57” Longitude: 83° 59’ 20” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 308 pH 7.57 Temperature 20.53 Nitrate nitrogen 0.28 Discharge (cfs) 44.36 Discharge (mgd) 28.39 Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/4/99



## Garner

The spring is surrounded by private property. The pool area is approximately 50 feet wide with a maximum depth of 12.5 feet. The run is approximately 800 feet long. The run and pool area are filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 48” Longitude: 83° 58’ 59” County: Jefferson Historic Data: Yes River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 278 pH 7.72 Temperature 20.11 Nitrate nitrogen 0.17 Discharge (cfs) 10 est. Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/9955 

## Horse Head

The spring is surrounded by private property and the property is posted. The pool area is approximately 100 feet wide with a maximum depth of 5 feet. A boil is present over a fracture. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla, duckweed, and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 40” Longitude: 83° 59’ 40” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance No Sample pH No Sample Temperature No Sample Nitrate nitrogen 0.25 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/12/99



## Log

The spring flows from a 100-foot long fracture in the bottom of the riverbed. The maximum depth of the spring is 23 feet and a boil is present.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25” Longitude: 83° 59’ 35” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 231 pH 7.55 Temperature 20.23 Nitrate nitrogen 0.35 Discharge (cfs) 50 est. Discharge (mgd) 32 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/9956 

## Minnow

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 45 feet wide with a maximum depth of 5 feet. A boil is present. The pool area and run are filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 53” Longitude: 83° 59’ 12” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 317 pH 7.30 Temperature 20.44 Nitrate nitrogen 0.23 Discharge (cfs) 15 est. Discharge (mgd) 9.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/3/99



## Thomas

The spring flows from a fracture in the bottom of the riverbed. The maximum depth of the spring is 17 feet. There are two boils present. The riverbed is filled with hydrilla.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 21” Longitude: 83° 59’ 32” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 211 pH 7.56 Temperature 20.02 Nitrate nitrogen 0.34 Discharge (cfs) 30 est. Discharge (mgd) 19.2 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 3/19/9957 

## JEF63991

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 29” Longitude: 83° 59’ 09” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 341 pH 7.21 Temperature 21.03 Nitrate nitrogen 0.17 Discharge (cfs) 10 est. Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/3/99



## JEF63992

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 19’ 23” Longitude: 83° 59’ 12” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 345 pH 7.26 Temperature 21.37 Nitrate nitrogen 0.06 Discharge (cfs) 10 est. Discharge (mgd) 6.4 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/3/9958 

## JEF63993

Private land surrounds the spring. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 18’ 08” Longitude: 83° 59’ 46” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 337 pH 7.21 Temperature 20.33 Nitrate nitrogen 0.13 Discharge (cfs) 25 est. Discharge (mgd) 16 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/3/99



## JEF64991

Private land surrounds the spring. The pool area is approximately 75 feet wide. The run is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 38” Longitude: 83° 59’ 49” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 314 pH 7.29 Temperature 20.46 Nitrate nitrogen 0.22 Discharge (cfs) 40 est. Discharge (mgd) 25.6 est. Magnitude 2 Date sampled 6/4/9959 

## Aucilla

The spring is located in a county park. The pool area is approximately 40 feet wide with a maximum depth of 3 feet. There are two boils in the pool area. The run is approximately 120 feet long and is filled with hydrilla and other aquatic weeds.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 25” Longitude: 83° 59’ 25” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 284 pH 7.60 Temperature 20.54 Nitrate nitrogen 0.38 Discharge (cfs) 8.81 Discharge (mgd) 5.64 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 6/4/99



## JEF312991

Private land surrounds the spring. The spring water is clear with some tannic color. The run discharges into Horse Head spring.

Latitude: 30° 20’ 41” Longitude: 83° 59’ 45” County: Jefferson Historic Data: No River Basin: Aucilla

Parameters Value Sp. Conductance 274 pH --- Temperature --- Nitrate nitrogen <0.01 Discharge (cfs) 4.65 Discharge (mgd) 2.98 Magnitude 3 Date sampled 3/12/9960 

### Appendices

Appendix A – Historical Data for Aucilla River Spring Appendix B – Historical Data for Coastal Springs Appendix C – Historical Data for Fenholloway River Springs Appendix D – Historical Data for Steinhatchee River Springs Appendix E – Historical Data for Waccasassa River Springs Appendix F – Historical Data for Wacissa River Springs61Appendix A – Historical Data for Aucilla River SpringCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise4/14/95162 7.2 20.9 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise8/22/95340 7.25 26 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/11/95459 7.6 23.1 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise2/16/96300 7.3 17.3 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise4/12/96111 6.49 15.8 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise7/19/96344 6.82 26.9 0.08Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 12/16/94182 7.49 14.6 0.05Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise10/7/9472 6.69 22.5 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/10/9694 6.57 18.6 0.08Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise2/21/9797 6.54 17 0.02Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise4/14/97259 6.98 19.3 0.05Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise7/10/97185 7.03 24.5 0.07Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/14/97333 6.7 23.2 0.06Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise1/15/98164 7.14 15 0.04Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise5/13/98295 7.17 23.1 0.1Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise9/14/98134 6.89 23 <0.01Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise 10/20/98130 6.82 21.9 <0.01Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise1/5/99321 6.8 13.1 0.15Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise4/12/99293 7.45 24.4 0.11Taylor Aucilla Nutall Rise7/6/99229 7.15 25.1 0.0862Appendix B – Historical Data for Coastal SpringsCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Taylor Coastal Blue12/4/75290 7.7 21.5(Blank)63Appendix C – Historical Data for Fenholloway River SpringsCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Taylor Fenholloway Carlton12/5/75300 7.8 22.5Taylor Fenholloway Carlton1/30/79491 7.4 21.2 0.05Taylor Fenholloway Hampton11/21/2321.10.61Taylor Fenholloway Hampton1/25/290.16Taylor Fenholloway Hampton7/23/461320 6.9 22.80.47Taylor Fenholloway Hampton5/3/560.05Taylor Fenholloway Hampton12/8/600.18Taylor Fenholloway Hampton3/23/721120 7.6 220.21Taylor Fenholloway Hampton1/30/791111 7.19 21.6 0.03Taylor Fenholloway Hampton3/2/82116022.2Taylor Fenholloway Hampton6/29/82103323.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton5/25/82118422.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton12/8/81120222.6 0.01Taylor Fenholloway Hampton9/8/8123.2Taylor Fenholloway Hampton10/7/81127625.5Taylor Fenholloway Hampton11/9/81121522.5Taylor Fenholloway Fenholloway1/30/791010 7.39 21.8 0.02Taylor Fenholloway Waldo7/24/463.3Taylor Fenholloway Waldo5/1/560Taylor Fenholloway Waldo12/8/607.1Taylor Fenholloway Waldo3/27/696.9Taylor Fenholloway Waldo6/26/694.6Taylor Fenholloway Waldo4/17/724.4Taylor Fenholloway Waldo1/30/79424 7.43 19 0.1764Appendix D – Historical Data for Steinhatchee River SpringsCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 4/17/72760 7.1200.02Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 10/31/720.79Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 11/9/92263 7.29 11.70.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 12/4/92310 7.34 10.50.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee6/4/93765 6.85 20.50.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 7/12/93768 6.91 20.70.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee8/6/93739 6.93230.06Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee9/9/93741 6.84 20.30.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee6/3/94755 6.93 20.40.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 9/15/94771 6.81 20.40.05Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee6/9/95707 6.94 20.20.01Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 7/17/95718 7.05 20.30.01Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/11/95724 6.81 20.40Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 9/18/95808 7.03 20.20.04Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee6/6/96793 6.53 20.20.04Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee8/8/96776 6.99 20.10Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 6/12/97751 6.81 20.30.01Lafayette Steinhatchee Steinhatchee 8/18/97776 6.82 20.10.0465Appendix E – Historical Data for Waccasassa River SpringsCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Levy Waccasassa Blue2/15/6722Levy Waccasassa Blue6/24/7023.5Levy Waccasassa Blue5/1/7217523Levy Waccasassa Blue7/11/7255023Levy Waccasassa Blue6/28/734.5Levy Waccasassa Blue8/4/80199 8.2 24 0.35Levy Waccasassa Blue9/26/97216 6.59 22.1 0.65Levy Waccasassa Blue9/26/97216 6.59 22.1 0.656.91Levy Waccasassa Wekiva2/1/29100Levy Waccasassa Wekiva6/19/6729Levy Waccasassa Wekiva4/19/72156 7.9 23.5 0.07Levy Waccasassa Wekiva10/18/78158 7.65 24 0.11Levy Waccasassa Wekiva7/30/97194 7.05 22.7 0.43Levy Waccasassa Wekiva7/30/97194 7.05 22.7 0.4226.2866Appendix F – Historical Data for Wacissa River SpringsCounty Basin Spring Name Date Sampled Sp. Conductance pH Temp (°C) Nitrate as N Discharge (cfs)Jefferson Aucilla Big7/23/46320 7.40.066Jefferson Aucilla Big12/7/60318 7.9 20Jefferson Aucilla Big NW run7/16/4246.7Jefferson Aucilla Big SW run7/16/4222.7Jefferson Aucilla Blue7/16/429.43Jefferson Aucilla Blue12/7/602.6Jefferson Aucilla Blue12/7/60286 7.9 20 0.16Jefferson Aucilla Garner7/16/4217