Revisions to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. are being considered to ensure proper regulation for the use of reclaimed water in the state of Florida. Particular attention for the implementation of Direct Potable Reuse programs in ....

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-555.310Source and Siting Requirements for Public Water Systems

62-555.314Location of Public Water System Mains

62-555.316Public Water System Utilizing Direct or Indirect Potable Reuse

62-555.317Engineering Report and Source Water Evaluation for Potable Reuse

62-555.318Pilot Testing Program for Potable Reuse

62-555.320Design and Construction of Public Water Systems

62-555.350Operation and Maintenance of Public Water Systems

62-555.520Applying for Public Water System Construction Permits

PURPOSE AND EFFECT: Revisions to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C. are being considered to ensure proper regulation for the use of reclaimed water in the state of Florida. Particular attention for the implementation of Direct Potable Reuse programs in Public Water Systems is important for these revisions proposed to Chapter 62-555, F.A.C.

SUBJECT AREA TO BE ADDRESSED: The Division of Water Resource Management is proposing amendments to Florida Administrative Code, Chapter 62-555, entitled Permitting, Construction, Operation, and Maintenance of Public Water Systems, which regulates the establishment, continual operation, and expansion of Public Water Systems. The proposed revisions will update the chapter to be consistent with other title 62 chapters, correct regulatory references, clarify current language, as well as identify the requirements for implementing treated reclaimed water as a source for Public Water Systems.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY: 403.861(9) F.S.

LAW IMPLEMENTED: 403.852(12), 403.861(7), 403.853(6), 403.861(17) F.S.

IF REQUESTED IN WRITING AND NOT DEEMED UNNECESSARY BY THE AGENCY HEAD, A RULE DEVELOPMENT WORKSHOP WILL BE NOTICED IN THE NEXT AVAILABLE FLORIDA ADMINISTRATIVE REGISTER.

THE PERSON TO BE CONTACTED REGARDING THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT AND A COPY OF THE PRELIMINARY DRAFT, IF AVAILABLE, IS: Jamie Shakar, Environmental Administrator, Division of Water Resource Management, MS 568E, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, FL 32399, [phone] or by email at [e-mail].

THE PRELIMINARY TEXT OF THE PROPOSED RULE DEVELOPMENT IS AVAILABLE AT NO CHARGE FROM THE CONTACT PERSON LISTED ABOVE.