62-528.640. Operation Permit for Class V Wells

(1) In addition to a Construction/Clearance Permit, the owner or operator of these wells shall obtain an operation permit as required under this subsection.

(a) The following Class V groups and well types shall obtain an operation permit:

1. Cooling water return flow wells using an open-looped system, or any system using additives;

2. Groups 2, 7, and 8 wells, except swimming pool drainage wells, unless the fluids being injected meet the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., and minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C.;

3. Group 3 wells;

4. Group 4 wells;

5. Group 5 wells, except sand backfill wells; and

6. Group 6 wells if injection is into an underground source of drinking water.

(b) In addition to the Class V groups and well types listed in paragraph (a) above which are required to obtain an operation permit, the Department shall require the owner or operator of any Class V group or well type to obtain an operation permit if the Department determines that the operation of a Class V well has the potential to cause or allow fluid movement into an underground source of drinking water which may cause a violation of a primary or secondary drinking water standard contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., or minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C. In making this determination the Department shall consider the following:

1. Quality of water in all aquifers penetrated by the well;

2. Quality of the injection fluid;

3. Volume of fluid injected;

4. Existing and potential uses of aquifer within the area which may be affected by the well; and

5. Well construction.

(c) Operation permits are not required for Group 1 wells and swimming pool drainage wells meeting the requirements for a general permit under Rules 62-528.705 and 62-528.710, F.A.C., aquifer remediation wells authorized under the provisions of a remedial action plan as allowed under paragraph 62-528.630(2)(c), F.A.C., and Group 7 wells when the injection fluid meets the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., and the minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C., and have been processed through a permitted drinking water treatment facility.

(2) Operation permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed five years.

(3) At least 60 days before expiration of an operation permit, the owner or operator shall apply for renewal of his permit.

Specific Authority 373.309, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 373.308, 373.313, 403.021, 403.061, 403.062, 403.087, 403.088, 403.161 FS. History–New 4-1-82, Amended 5-8-85, Formerly 17-28.63, 17-28.630, 62-28.630, Amended 8-10-95, 6-24-97.