Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-555.310 - Source and Siting Requirements for Public Water Systems
(1) Suppliers of
water shall obtain raw water from the best available source that is
economically sensible and technically possible and shall make an effort to
protect the source from contamination.
(2) Advanced treated water from a permitted
ATWF may be used as a water source by a PWS for the production of drinking
water only in accordance with the requirements of Rule 62-550.305,
F.A.C.
(3) To the extent
practicable, suppliers of water and persons constructing public water systems
shall avoid locating any part of a new public water system, and any expansion
of an existing public water system, at any site that:
(a) Is subject to significant risk from
contamination that could adversely affect the quality of drinking water or is
subject to significant risk from floods, fires, or other disasters that could
cause a breakdown of the public water system or any portion thereof,
or
(b) Except for surface water
impoundments, reservoirs, or intake structures (including pumping facilities)
and except for underground piping and appurtenances, is within the floodplain
of a 100-year flood or is lower than any recorded high tide.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.861(9) FS. Law Implemented 403.852(12), 403.853(1) FS.
New 11-19-87, Formerly 17-22.610, Amended 1-18-89, Formerly 17-555.310, Amended 8-28-03.
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