Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-565.100 - General
(1) Scope. This
chapter sets forth the requirements for potable reuse systems, including direct
and indirect potable reuse, as well as the permitting and compliance of
Advanced Treatment Water Facilities (ATWFs).
(a) Direct potable reuse is the delivery of
advanced treated water from an ATWF to a drinking water treatment facility or
directly into a potable water supply distribution system. This type of potable
reuse does not include an environmental buffer. Direct potable reuse projects
are subject to the technical and permitting requirements established in this
chapter.
(b) Indirect potable reuse
is the planned delivery or discharge of reclaimed water, prior to treatment at
an ATWF, or advanced treated water leaving the ATWF, to ground or surface
waters for the development of, or to supplement or replace, potable water
sources in accordance with projects identified in subsections 62-565.100(1)(c)
and (d), F.A.C. Indirect potable reuse projects are subject to the technical
and permitting requirements established in this chapter.
(c) Discharges of reclaimed water or advanced
treated water to surface waters may be permitted as an indirect potable reuse
project if an ATWF permit applicant provides an affirmative demonstration of
the following:
1. There is a need to
supplement or replace other potable water sources;
2. The discharge will meet part or all of the
identified need to supplement or replace the water supply; and
3. A hydrologic connection between the point
of discharge and the potable water supply intake.
(d) Discharges of reclaimed water or advanced
treated water to F-I, G-I, G-II, or G-III ground waters as described in Rule
62-610.466, F.A.C., or by
rapid-rate land application systems where the requirements of Rule
62-610.525, F.A.C., are met,
with a planned supply well located within the applicable setback distances in
Chapter 62-610, F.A.C., are considered indirect potable reuse and subject to
the requirements of this Chapter.
(e) Discharges of reclaimed water or advanced
treated water to ground waters may be permitted as indirect potable reuse if an
ATWF permit applicant includes with its application an affirmative
demonstration of the following:
1. The
discharge is to F-I, G-I, G-II, or G-III ground waters as described in Rule
62-610.466, F.A.C., or by
rapid-rate land application systems where the requirements of Rule
62-610.525, F.A.C.,
apply;
2. There is a need to
supplement or replace other potable water sources;
3. The discharge will meet part or all of the
identified need to supplement or replace the water supply; and
4. A hydrogeologic connection, between the
point of discharge and the potable water supply wells identified in the joint
operations plan.
(2) Applicability.
(a) Where there may be a conflict with
another rule of the Department, the rules in this chapter shall
apply.
(b) In addition to the
requirements set forth in this chapter, ATWFs serving as a public water system,
discharging directly to a distribution system shall also comply with the
requirements set forth in Chapters 62-550, and 62-555, F.A.C.
(3) General Prohibitions.
(a) No person shall operate an ATWF without
an ATWF permit from the Department.
(b) An ATWF permit shall be obtained from the
Department before commencement of construction or modification of the
ATWF.
(c) The ATWF permit does not
authorize discharge of waste, as defined in s.
403.031(22),
F.S., to the waters of the State. Any person intending to discharge to the
waters of the State shall apply to the Department for the appropriate permit
required by Chapter 403, F.S., and Department rules.
(4) General Provisions.
(a) An ATWF permit may be revised, renewed,
revoked and reissued, or terminated in accordance with this chapter.
(b) To the extent that this chapter imposes
duties for the construction, operation, maintenance, or monitoring of an ATWF,
for reporting potable reuse system operations, or for securing permits from the
Department, responsibility lies with the permittee and the owner of the
facility.
(c) Consultation. An
applicant is encouraged to consult with the Department before submitting an
application, or at any other time concerning the operation, construction, or
modification of an ATWF.
(5) Confidentiality of Information. In
accordance with Chapter 119, F.S., information and documents submitted to the
Department with an application may be considered to be public
records.
Notes
Rulemaking Authority 403.861(9), 403.064(17) FS. Law Implemented 403.852(12), 403.861(7), 403.853(6), 403.861(17), 403.064(17) FS.
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