Fla. Admin. Code Ann. R. 62-610.669 - Use of Reclaimed Water at Wastewater Treatment Plants
(1) For purposes of
this rule, a domestic wastewater treatment plant shall be considered a type of
"industrial site." Reclaimed water or partially treated wastewater used for
various useful purposes at a domestic wastewater treatment plant shall retain
its identity as a domestic reclaimed water or domestic wastewater.
(2) Reclaimed water may be used to irrigate
landscaped areas at the wastewater treatment plant.
(a) If the reclaimed water has received
secondary treatment and basic disinfection, the requirements of Part II of this
chapter, including setback distance requirements, shall be met. Reclaimed water
meeting the secondary treatment definition contained in subparagraph
62-600.420(1)(b)
2., F.A.C., may be used for this irrigation. Storage shall not be
required.
(b) If the reclaimed
water meets the treatment and disinfection requirements in Part III of this
chapter, the irrigation shall be regulated under Part III.
(3) Reclaimed water may be used for process,
wash down, or other purposes at the wastewater treatment plant.
(4) Reclaimed water may be used for toilet
flushing or fire protection purposes at the wastewater treatment
plant.
(5) Uses of reclaimed water
described in subsection
62-610.669(2) through
(4), F.A.C., shall be considered as
reuse.
(6) Partially treated or
undisinfected wastewater may be used for process water or other purposes at the
wastewater treatment plant if the wastewater is collected after use and
returned to the wastewater treatment plant for additional treatment or
disinfection. Use of partially treated wastewater shall not be classified as
reuse, unless the water has received a minimum of secondary treatment as
defined in subparagraph
62-600.420(1)(b)
2., F.A.C. Water that has received a minimum of secondary treatment as defined
in subparagraph 62-600.420(1)(b)
2., F.A.C. (with or without disinfection), which is used for a beneficial
purpose under this paragraph shall be considered "reclaimed water" and the use
shall be considered "reuse." Partially treated wastewater which does not meet
the minimum treatment and disinfection criteria established in Chapters 62-600
and 62-610, F.A.C., shall not be released to the
environment.
Notes
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 1-9-96, Amended 4-1-21.
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