2555 W. Copans Road
Pompano Beach, FL 33069
Phone: 954-831-0751

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. Choose the type that you want to know more about.

• Low Water Levels
• Canal Maintenance
• Bank Maintenance
• Dead Fish or Wildlife
• Illegal or Questionable Dumping
• Mosquito Control
• Tree Removal

Maps & Data

• Map of Canals and Lakes Showing Drainage District’s, Cities’ and Private Jursidictions (PDF)
• Draft Map of Average Dry Season Water Levels (PDF)
• Draft Map of Average Wet Season Water Levels (PDF)
• 100 year Flood Map (PDF)
• 10 year Flood Map (PDF)

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