Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 40E-5.021 - Definitions
When used in this chapter:
(1) "Aquifer storage and recovery" means a
well system operated for the purpose of injecting and storing water in an
aquifer for direct retrieval and use.
(2) "Artificial recharge" means the practice
of introducing water into an aquifer through a horizontal or vertical well that
increases the availability of water for consumptive or non-consumptive uses
(e.g., a hydraulic barrier against saltwater intrusion, aquifer recharge
systems, aquifer storage and recovery systems or heat exchange
systems).
(3) "Heat exchange" means
a well or combination of wells that remove groundwater associated with cooling
or heating systems where the water withdrawn is returned to an
aquifer.
(4) "Storage horizon" or
"injection horizon" means the geological underground formation, group of
formations, or part of a formation that receives or stores the injected
water.
(5) "Underground Source of
Drinking Water" or "USDW" means an aquifer or a portion of an aquifer that:
(a) Supplies drinking water for human
consumption; is classified by Rule
62-520.410, F.A.C., as Class G-I
or G-II ground waters; or, contains a total dissolved solids concentration of
less than 10, 000 mg/L; and
(b) Is
not an "exempted aquifer, " pursuant to Chapter 62-528,
F.A.C.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.106 FS.
New 9-3-81, Formerly 16K-1.05(2), (9), Amended 8-14-03.
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