Purpose, and Applicability, Definitions, General Technical Guidance, Related Rules, Technical Publications and Forms, Pretreatment Programs, Monitoring and Operating Protocol, Aquifer Storage and Recovery ....
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:
62-610.100Purpose, and Applicability
62-610.200Definitions
62-610.300General Technical Guidance, Related Rules, Technical Publications and Forms
62-610.330Pretreatment Programs
62-610.463Monitoring and Operating Protocol
62-610.466Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR)
62-610.472Supplemental Water Supplies
62-610.525Projects Involving Additional Levels of Preapplication Treatment
62-610.560Ground Water Recharge by Injection
62-610.562Salinity Barrier Systems
62-610.568Monitoring and Operating Protocol
62-610.652Waste Treatment, Disinfection, and Monitoring
62-610.800Permitting Requirements
62-610.865Blending of Demineralization Concentrate with Reclaimed Water
62-610.870Reporting and Enforcement
62-610.890General Permit for Adding New Major Users to a Part III Reuse System
NOTICE OF CHANGE
Notice is hereby given that the following changes have been made to the proposed rule in accordance with subparagraph 120.54(3)(d)1., F.S., published in Vol. 46 No. 242, December 15, 2020 issue of the Florida Administrative Register.
62-610.100 Purpose, and Applicability.
(1) through (6) No change.
(7) EPA Method 1623.1: Cryptosporidium and Giardia in Water by Filtration/IMS/FA, January 2012, EPA 816-R-12-001, (http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX) is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference effective July 2021. A copy of the publication may be obtained by contacting the Department’s Wastewater Management Program, M.S. 3545 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.064, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.100, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 11-19-07,___.
62-610.200 Definitions.
Terms used in this chapter rule shall have the meaning specified below. The meaning of any term not defined below may shall be taken from definitions in other rules of the Department.
(1) through (80) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.064, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.200, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 11-19-07, .
62-610.300 General Technical Guidance, Related Rules, Technical Publications and Forms.
(1) The technical standards and criteria contained in the following standard manuals and technical publications listed below are hereby incorporated by reference and shall be applied, if applicable, in determining whether permits allowing construction, modification or implementation of reuse and land application projects shall be issued or denied. A copy of each publication may be obtained by contacting the Department’s Wastewater Management Program, Mail Station 3545, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.
(a) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1974. Design Criteria for Mechanical, Electric, and Fluid System and Component Reliability-MCD-05. Environmental Quality Instructional Resources Center, The Ohio State University, 200 Chambers Road, Room 310, Columbus, Ohio 43212, incorporated by reference herein http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.
(b) U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, 1977. Procedures Manual for Groundwater Monitoring at Solid Waste Disposal Facilities. National Technical Information Service, 5285 Port Royal Road, Springfield, Virginia 22161, incorporated by reference herein http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.
(c) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Soil Conservation Service, 1973. Drainage of Agricultural Land. Water Information Center, Inc., 125 East Bethpage Road, Plainview, New York 11803, incorporated by reference herein http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.
(d) Florida Department of Transportation, 1985. Florida Land Use, Cover and Forms Classification System. Procedure No. 550-010-001-A. Florida Department of Transportation, Maps and Publications Sales, Mail Station 12, 605 Suwannee Street, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-0450, incorporated by reference herein http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.
(e) Florida Department of Environmental Regulation, 1991. Guidelines for Preparation of Reuse Feasibility Studies for Applicants Having Responsibility for Wastewater Management. Information Center, 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400, incorporated by reference herein http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX.
(2) No change
(3)(4) Forms
(a) The forms and instructions used by the Department are listed in this rule below. The rule numbers are the same as the form numbers. The forms are incorporated by reference in this rule. Copies of these forms and instructions may be obtained by contacting the Department’s Wastewater Management Program Bureau of Water Facilities Regulation, Mail Station 3545, 3535 2600 Blair Stone Road, Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400.
1. Notice of Intent to Use General Permit for Addition of a Major User of Reclaimed Water, DEP Form 62-610.300(3)(a)1., 62-610.300(4)(a)1., effective (July 2021), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. January 1, 1996.
2. Annual Reuse Report, DEP Form 62-610.300(3)(a)2., 62-610.300(4)(a)2., effective (July 2021), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. March 9, 2006.
3. Application for Permission to Place a Public Access Reuse System in Operation, DEP Form 62-610.300(3)(a)3., 62-610.300(4)(a)3., effective (July 2021), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. January 1, 1996.
4. Pathogen Monitoring, DEP Form 62-610.300(3)(a)4., 62-610.300(4)(a)4., effective (July 2021), http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-XXXXX, is hereby adopted and incorporated by reference. March 9, 2006.
(b) No change.
(c) Subsection 62-600.660(2), F.A.C., requires domestic wastewater treatment facilities with a permitted capacity of 100,000 gpd or greater that discharge to ground waters via reuse and land application systems to annually monitor reclaimed water or effluent for the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Cchapter 62-550, F.A.C. Except for asbestos, total coliforms, color, odor and residual disinfectants, all parameters listed as primary and secondary drinking water standards in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., shall be monitored and reported on the Discharge Monitoring Report Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-620.910(10), effectve November 29, 1994). The Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMR) Forms shall be electronically submitted to the Department by June 28 using the DEP Business Portal at http://www.fldepportal.com/go/. Approved analytical methods identified in paragraph 62-620.100(3)(j), F.A.C., shall be used for analysis. If no method is included for a parameter, methods specified in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., shall be used.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064 FS. Law Implemented 403.051, 403.061(7), (13), 403.064, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.300, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 3-9-06, 11-19-07, .
62-610.330 Pretreatment Programs.
(1) No change.
(2) A pretreatment program shall not be required for Part III or V reuse projects, if the applicant indicates on Application Form 2A, Permit for Domestic Wastewater Treatment and Reuse or Disposal Facility (adopted and incoprporated by reference in Rule 62-620.910(2), effective June 1, 2001), that the wastewater facility has no significant industrial users, as defined in Rrule 62-625.200, F.A.C., and that no significant industrial users are anticipated during the next five-year permit period. To continue the pretreatment program exemption, subsequent permit renewal applications must demonstrate that the wastewater facility continues to have no significant industrial users and none are anticipated during the next five-year permit period.
(3) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.330, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
62-610.463 Monitoring and Operating Protocol.
(1) through (3) No change.
(4) Monitoring for Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
(a) For treatment plants having capacities of 1.0 mgd or larger, the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia as follows:
1. Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each two-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not be greater than two years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of each even numbered year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
2. No change.
(b) For treatment plants having capacities less than 1.0 mgd, the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia as follows:
1. Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each five-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not be greater than five years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of that year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
2. No change.
(c) through (e) No change.
(f) EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s Information Collection Rule (ICR) shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assurance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements of Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply.
Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded on Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021). 1. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other appoved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
2. Potentially viable cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using the DAPI staining technique contained in EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or similar enumeration techniques included in other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. Cysts and oocysts that are stained DAPI positive or show internal structure by D.I.C. shall be considered as being potentially viable. If the laboratory reports separate values for DAPI positive and for cysts or oocysts having internal structure, the larger of the two concentrations will be reported as being potentially viable.
(g) If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the subsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of sample collection using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021). Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.330, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
62-610.466 Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR).
(1) through (8) No change.
(9) Use of Class G-II ground water containing 3000 mg/L or less of total dissolved solids.
(a) No change.
(b) If the applicant provides an affirmative demonstration that the receiving ground water contains between 1,000 and 3,000 mg/L (inclusive) of total dissolved solids, is not currently used as a source of public water supply, and that the receiving ground water is not reasonably expected to be used for public water supply in the future, the preapplication treatment and disinfection requirements shall be as follows:
1. The principal treatment and disinfection requirements in Rule 62-610.563, F.A.C., shall apply, with the following modifications:
a. through c. No change.
d. The extended zone of discharge shall not extend into zones having TDS concentrations less than 1000 mg/L (based on the initial TDS characterization in the initial engineering report and subsequent information submitted after the submittal of the initial engineering report.
(10) Use of Class G-II ground water containing greater than 3000 mg/L of total dissolved solids.
(a) No change.
1. No change
a. through c. No change.
d. The extended zone of discharge shall not extend into zones having TDS concentrations less than 3000 mg/L (based on the initial TDS characterization in the initial engineering report and subsequent information submitted after the submittal of the initial engineering report.
(11) through (13) No change.
(14) Extended zone of discharge.
(a) through (d) No change.
(e) The extended zone of discharge shall extend vertically from the base to the top of a specifically designated aquifer, aquifers, or portion of an aquifer. The vertical and lateral limits of the extended zone of discharge shall be designated. Injection and recovery wells used in the ASR Aquifer storage and recovery system shall be included within the extended zone of discharge. As noted in sub-subparagraphs 62-610.466(9)(b)1.d., and 62-610.466(10)(a)1.d., F.A.C., the extended zone of discharge shall not extend into zones having TDS concentrations less than the specified threshold (based on the initial TDS characterization in the initial engineering report and subsequent information submitted after the submittal of the initial engineering report.
(f) No change.
(15) through (17) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.469, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
62-610.472 Supplemental Water Supplies.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Surface water and stormwater supplies
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) Monitoring for Giardia and Cryptosporidium.
1. For treatment plants having capacities of 1.0 mgd or larger, the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia as follows:
a. Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each two-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not be greater than two years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of each even numbered year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
b. No change.
2. For treatment plants having capacities less than 1.0 mgd, the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia as follows:
a. Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each five-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not be greater than five years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of that year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
b. No change.
3. through 5. No change.
6. EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s ICR shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assuance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements in Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply.
Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded in Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
1. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021, or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
2. No change.
7. If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021) or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the subsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of sample collection using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
(4) through (7) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 8-8-99, .
62-610.525 Projects Involving Additional Levels of Preapplication Treatment.
(1) through (12) No change.
(13) The permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The following requirements shall be met:
(a) Sampling shall be conducted once every two years. Intervals between sampling shall not exceed two years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 20 of each even numbered year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
(b) through (e) No change.
(f) EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021),
or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s ICR shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assurance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements of Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply.
Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded on Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
1. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other appoved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
2. Potentially viable cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using the DAPI staining technique contained in EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or similar enumeration techniques included in other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. Cysts and oocysts that are stained DAPI positive or show internal structure by D.I.C. shall be considered as being potentially viable. If the laboratory reports separate values for DAPI positive and for cysts or oocysts having internal structure, the larger of the two concentrations will be reported as being potentially viable.
(g) If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the subsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of sample collection using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.525, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
62-610.560 Ground Water Recharge by Injection.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Reclaimed water may be injected into Class G-II ground water containing greater than 3000 mg/L of total dissolved solids, if the following conditions are met:
(a) through (c) No change.
(d) The zone of discharge shall not extend into zones having TDS concentrations less than 3000 mg/L (based on the initial TDS characterization in the initial engineering report and subsequent information submitted after the submittal of the initial engineering report.
(4) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087, 403.859 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 403.859 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.560, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
62-610.562 Salinity Barrier Systems.
(1) through (3) No change.
(4) Salinity barrier systems involving injection to Class G-II ground water containing 1000 to 3000 mg/L of total dissolved solids. Treatment requirements specified in subsection 62-610.560(3), F.A.C., shall apply to this case, if all of the following conditions are met:
(a) through (d) No change.
(e) The zone of discharge shall not extend into zones having TDS concentrations less than 1000 mg/L (based on the initial TDS characterization in the initial engineering report and subsequent information submitted after the submittal of the initial engineering report.
(5) through (6) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 1-9-96, Amended 8-8-99, .
62-610.568 Monitoring and Operating Protocol.
(1) through (9) No change.
(10) Except as noted in subsection 62-610.568(11), F.A.C., the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The following requirements shall be met:
(a) Sampling shall be conducted quarterly. Intervals between sampling shall not exceed three months. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before February 28, May 28, August 28, and November 28 of each year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
(b) through (f) No change.
(g) EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s ICR shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assurance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements in Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply. Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded on Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
1. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
2. Potentially viable cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using the DAPI staining technique contained in EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or similar enumeration techniques included in other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. Cysts and oocysts that are stained DAPI positive or show internal structure by D.I.C. shall be considered as being potentially viable. If the laboratory reports separate values for DAPI positive and for cysts or oocysts having internal structure, the larger of the two concentrations will be reported as being potentially viable.
(h) If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the sebsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of sample collection using the the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
(11) For projects involving discharge to waters upstream of Class I surface waters, as described in subsection 62-610.555(2), F.A.C., the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The following requirements shall be met:
(a) Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each two-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not exceed two years. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of each even numbered year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
(c) through (e) No change.
(f) EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s ICR shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assurance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements in Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply.
Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded on Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
1. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021) or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
2. Potentially viable cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using the DAPI staining technique contained in EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or similar enumeration techniques included in other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. Cysts and oocysts that are stained DAPI positive or show internal structure by D.I.C. shall be considered as being potentially viable. If the laboratory reports separate values for DAPI positive and for cysts or oocysts having internal structure, the larger of the two concentrations will be reported as being potentially viable.
(g) If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the subsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of the sample collections using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.064, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.568, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 11-19-07, .
62-610.652 Waste Treatment, Disinfection, and Monitoring.
(1) through (5) No change.
(6) Monitoring.
(a) through (b) No change.
(c) For facilities that provide reclaimed water for use in open cooling towers, the permittee shall sample the reclaimed water for Cryptosporidium and Giardia. The following requirements shall be met:
1. Sampling shall be conducted at one time during each two-year period. Intervals between sampling shall not exceed two years. This sampling frequency is independent of the treatment plant’s capacity. The sample results shall be submitted to the Department on or before November 28 of each even numbered year using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
2. through 5. No change.
6. EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C., for reclaimed water or nonpotable waters, adjusted appropriately to accommodate the detection limit requirements, shall be used. Methods previously allowed for EPA’s ICR shall not be used. The full requirements of the approved method, including quality assurance and quality control, are to be met. Quality assurance and sampling requirements in Chapter 62-160, F.A.C., shall apply.
Two concentrations of Giardia and Cryptosporidium shall be recorded on Part III of the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021).
a. Total cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C.
b. Potentially viable cysts and oocysts shall be enumerated using the DAPI staining technique contained in EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or similar enumeration techniques included in other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. Cysts and oocysts that are stained DAPI positive or show internal structure by D.I.C. shall be considered as being potentially viable. If the laboratory reports separate values for DAPI positive and for cysts or oocysts having internal structure, the larger of the two concentrations will be reported as being potentially viable.
7. If the number of potentially viable cysts of Giardia reported exceeds 5 per 100 liters or oocysts of Cryptosporidium reported exceeds 22 per 100 liters, a subsequent sample shall be taken and analyzed using EPA Method 1623.1, (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.100(7), effective July 2021), or other approved methods in accordance with Rule 62-160.330, F.A.C. This subsequent sample shall be collected within 90 days of the date the initial sample was taken, analyzed for both Giardia and Cryptosporidium, and the results of the subsequent analysis shall be submitted to the Department within 60 days of sample collection using the Pathogen Monitoring Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)4., effective July 2021). Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 1-9-96, Amended 8-8-99, .
62-610.800 Permitting Requirements.
(1) through (6) No change.
(7) Placing a Facility in Operation.
(a) The permittee shall obtain written approval from the Department before placing the initial part, portion, or phase of a reuse system permitted under Part III of this chapter 62-610, F.A.C., into operation. Written application shall be made using the Application for Permission to Place a Public Access Reuse System in Operation Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)3., effective July 2021). Requirements for placing the reuse system into operation are contained in Rule 62-620.630, F.A.C. Approval shall be granted if the requirements in Rule 62-620.630, F.A.C., are met.
(b) No change.
(8) through (13) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087, 403.0881 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087, 403.088, 403.0881 FS. History–New 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.800, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 11-19-07, .
62-610.865 Blending of Demineralization Concentrate with Reclaimed Water.
(1) through (7) No change.
(8) Monitoring.
a. through e. No change.
(f) An annual scan of the parameters listed as primary and secondary drinking water standards in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C. (except for asbestos turbidity, total coliforms, color, odor and residual disinfectants corrosivity), shall be accomplished for the reclaimed water, the concentrate, and the blend.
1. Results of the scan shall be reported on a Discharge Monitoring Report Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-620.910(10), effectve November 29, 1994). DMR forms shall be electronically submitted to the Department by January 28 using the DEP Business Portal at http://www-fldepportal.com/go/.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 8-8-99, .
62-610.870 Reporting and Enforcement.
(1) through (2) No change.
(3) Annual Reuse Report.
(a) Permittees having responsibility for domestic wastewater treatment facilities (new and existing) having permitted capacities of at least 0.1 mgd that discharge all or part of their reclaimed water to reuse systems permitted under this chapter shall submit an annual report to the Department and the appropriate water management district. This reporting requirement also applies to all permittees responsible for operation of reuse authorities. Domestic wastewater permits issued by the Department identify portions of domestic wastewater projects that are categorized as “reuse.” The report shall be electronically submitted annually on or before January 1 of each year in utilizing the Annual Reuse Report Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)2., effective July 2021).
(b) through (f) No change.
Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.064, 403.087, 403.0881 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.064, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088, 403.0881 FS. History–New 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.870, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 11-19-07, .
62-610.890 General Permit for Adding New Major Users to a Part III Reuse System
(1) A general permit is hereby granted to a permittee whose permit includes a reuse system for the addition of a new major user of reclaimed water (using 0.1 mgd or more, as an annual average), provided that:
(a) Notice to the Department under subsection 62-4.530(1), F.A.C., is submitted on the Notice of Intent to Use General Permit for Addition of a Major User of Reclaimed Water Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)1., effective July 2021); and
(b) The reuse system is permitted under Ppart III of this chapter 62-610, F.A.C.; and,
(c) through (e) No change.
(f) Reclaimed water will be used by the major user in accordance with this chapter for an activity allowed by Ppart III or part VII of this chapter.
(2) The notice to the Department of the permittee’s intent to use this general permit requires certification by a professional engineer registered in the State of Florida and the applicant on the Notice of Intent to Use General Permit for Addition of a Major User of Reclaimed Water Form (adopted and incorporated by reference in Rule 62-610.300(3)(a)1., effective July 2021).
Rulemaking Authority 403.814(1) FS. Law Implemented 403.061, 403.087, 403.088, 403.814 FS. History–New 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.890, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, .
