The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to: (1) clarify that wells, which supply water to public water systems not covered or included in the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act, are included in the definition of Public Water Supply Well; ...

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Subject:: This rule development will cover the amendment of rules to clarify the definition of public water supply well and to amend the conditions for issuance of a permit. The proposed rules would clarify that wells, which supply water to public water systems not covered or included in the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act and are permitted under Rule 64E-8.002, F.A.C., are included in the definition of Public Water Supply Well. The proposed rules would also require, as a condition for issuance of a ...
Purpose:: The purpose and effect of the proposed rule will be to: (1) clarify that wells, which supply water to public water systems not covered or included in the Florida Safe Drinking Water Act, are included in the definition of Public Water Supply Well; and (2) require applicants or water well contractors applying for a permit to submit complete well completion reports, which will allow the District to more efficiently and effectively protect and manage the water resources.
Rulemaking Authority:: 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, FS.
Law:: 373.019, 373.103, 373.303, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, F.S.
Contact:: Karen Ferguson, Esq., St. Johns River Water Management District, Office of General Counsel, 4049 Reid Street, Palatka, Florida 32177, (386) 329-4288, kferguson@sjrwmd.com. The draft rule language will be available one week before the workshop at https://www.sjrwmd.com/permitting/rule-development/ under the Notice of Rule Development tab.
Related Rules: (2): 40C-3.021. Definitions; 40C-3.301. Conditions for Issuance of Permits