Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-610.330 - Pretreatment Programs

(1) A pretreatment program shall be developed and implemented, in accordance with Chapter 62-625, F.A.C., for reuse projects regulated under Part III or V of this chapter or under Rule 62-610.525, F.A.C., if the wastewater facility receives discharges from significant industrial users, as defined in Rule 62-625.200, F.A.C. Pretreatment program requirements apply only to public utilities, as defined in Rule 62-625.200, F.A.C.

(2) For potable reuse systems regulated under Chapter 62-565, F.A.C., a pretreatment program shall be developed, approved, and implemented in accordance with Rule 62-565.505, F.A.C.

(3) 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 incorporated by reference in Rule 62-620.910(2), effective June 1, 2001, http://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-13383), that the wastewater facility has no significant industrial users, as defined in Rule 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.

(4) Within 60 days of learning of the intent of a significant industrial user, as defined in Rule 62-625.200, F.A.C., to discharge to a wastewater facility permitted under Part III or V of this chapter, the permittee shall provide written notification of the proposed discharge to the Department. Upon concurrence by the Department that the proposed discharger meets the definition of significant industrial user, the Department shall include conditions for development and implementation of a pretreatment program in the permit in accordance with Rule 62-625.500, F.A.C. The permit revision shall be deemed a minor revision subject to the procedure in Rule 62-620.330, F.A.C.

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Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-610.330

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.

New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.330, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, Amended by Florida Register Volume 47, Number 144, July 27, 2021 effective 8/8/2021, Amended by Florida Register Volume 51, Number 028, February 11, 2025 effective 2/26/2025.

New 4-4-89, Amended 4-2-90, Formerly 17-610.330, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 8-8-21.