How to Find the Water Tables for Hendry County, Florida

When it rains, the rain water seeps into the soil and enters into the water table. The greatest rain fall occurs during the summer months in the state of Florida, including Hendry County. This is when the water tables are at their highest. Water tables in Hendry County, as with most of the state of Florida, lie at a shallow depth and are accessible by digging only a few feet into the ground.

Instructions

1. Contact the Hendry County Extension Office. Hendry County's Extension Office is partnered with the University of Florida and can be reached at: 863-674-4092. Ask a county employee about the water tables.

2. Phone the South Florida Water Management District. The district, called "Swift Mud" by locals, keeps records about water tables for Hendry County and all of south Florida. It also monitors water usage and availability, and estimates future consumption and use. Contact SFWMD by phoning 561-686-8800 or 800-432-2045.

3. Contact the U.S. Geological Survey. The USGS studies the natural resources of the country, including water tables. Log on to the USGS website and click on "Contact USGS" in the upper right corner of the website.

References

• USGS: Water Data Report FL-02-2B
• University of Florida IFAS Extension: Hendry County Extension Office
• South Florida Water Management District