variance from City of Auburndale. The petition was filed pursuant to section 120.542, F.S, and seeks a variance from Rules 62-610.469(7)(g), 62-610.650(3), and 62-610.660(3)(a), F.A.C., which prohibits the return of reclaimed water to the reclaimed ...

 

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

RULE NOS.:RULE TITLES:

62-610.469Application/Distribution Systems and Cross-Connection Control

62-610.650Description of System

62-610.660Cross-Connection Control and Protection of the Reclaimed Water Supply

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on July 06, 2018, the Department of Environmental Protection, received a petition for variance from City of Auburndale. The petition was filed pursuant to section 120.542, F.S, and seeks a variance from paragraphs 62-610.469(7)(g), 62-610.660(3)(a), and subsection 62-610.650(3), F.A.C., which prohibits the return of reclaimed water to the reclaimed water distribution system after the reclaimed water has been delivered to an industrial facility. The City provides reclaimed water to the cooling tower for Osprey Energy Center which reduces the need for groundwater withdrawals. The retreatment of the returned reclaimed water would require the City to purchase additional land and treatment facilities. The facility is located at 1300 Recker Hoghway 655, Auburndale, Florida 33823-4078. The petition has bee assigned File No. FLA016559-024-DWF/VO; OGC No. 18-1097.

A copy of the Petition for Variance or Waiver may be obtained by contacting: Astrid Flores Thiebaud, 1(813)470-5760; [e-mail]; Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District, 13051 North Telecom Parkway, Temple Terrace, FL 33637-0926; during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, except legal holidays. Written comments must be received by the Department of Environmental Protection no later than 14 days from the date of publication of this notice.