Florida Administrative Code

(1) The permittee shall, at all times, properly operate and maintain the Advanced Treatment Water Facility (ATWF) and systems of treatment and control, and related appurtenances, that are installed and used by the permittee to achieve compliance with the conditions of this permit…

In addition to the general conditions listed in Rule 62-565.650, F.A.C., an ATWF permit shall contain specific conditions necessary to preserve and protect the quality of the water leaving the ATWF and to ensure proper operation of the potable reuse system. The specific condition…

(1) General. (a) The Department uses the information submitted on Advanced Treatment Water Facility Monitoring Report, DEP Form 62-565.300(2)(d), (adopted and incorporated by reference in paragraph 62-565.300(2)(d), F.A.C., effective February 26, 2025), required by Rule 62-565.55…

For purposes of this rule chapter: (1) "Applicant" means a local government that has applied, or intends to apply, for grant funding under this chapter. (2) "Innovative" means an emerging technology/practice or a proven technology/practice that is being used in a unique way, to e…

(1) This chapter implements Section 403.0617, F.S., and provides procedures and criteria for participation in the Innovative Nutrient and Sediment Reduction and Conservation Pilot Project Program. (2) The Department shall solicit proposals at least once a year, in years which fun…

(1) After the closing date for submittal of proposals, complete and timely project applications meeting the requirements of Rule 62-570.200, F.A.C., shall be evaluated and ranked on the criteria in this section. (2) Projects shall be evaluated and ranked based on: (a) The amount …

(1) The provisions of Part I (Rules 62-6.001 through 62-6.016, F.A.C.) of this chapter apply to all areas of the state except where specific provisions in Part II (Rules 62-6.017 through 62-6.0182, F.A.C.), addressing the Florida Keys, or specific provisions in Part IV (Rules 62-…

For the purposes of this chapter, words and phrases have the following meanings: (1) Absorption surface - the total surface area of soil at the bottom of the drainfield. (2) Accelerated certification training - a training program established by the Department regarding general on…

(1) System Construction Permit. A person may not construct, repair, modify, or abandon an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system without first obtaining a system construction permit approved in accordance with this chapter. The Department issues the system construction permi…

(1) No person must cause or allow construction of a system without first applying for and obtaining a system construction permit. Form DEP 4015, effective date June 2026, Application for Construction Permit, herein adopted and incorporated by reference at https://flrules.org/Gate…

All onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems must be located and installed so that with proper maintenance the onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems function in a sanitary manner, do not create sanitary nuisances or health hazards and do not endanger the safety of any …

Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems may be utilized where lot sizes are in compliance with requirements of subsection 62-6.005(7), F.A.C., and all of the following criteria are met: (1) The effective soil depth throughout the drainfield installation site extends 42ꞌꞌ inc…

(1) Minimum design flows for systems serving any structure, building or group of buildings shall be based on the estimated daily sewage flow as determined from Table I or the following: (a) The Department shall accept, for other than residences and food operations, metered water …

When approved by the Department, alternative systems may, at the discretion of the applicant, be utilized in circumstances where standard subsurface systems are not suitable or where alternative systems are more feasible. Unless otherwise noted, all rules pertaining to siting, co…

(1) No septic tank, grease interceptor, privy, or other tank associated with an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system can be cleaned or have its contents removed until the service person has obtained an annual operating permit from the Department in the county in which the …

(1) Persons servicing portable restrooms, portable hand washing facilities and portable or stationary holding tanks shall obtain an annual permit on Form DEP 4013 from the Department for the county in which the service company has an office or storage yard. The service company ne…

(1) Whenever the use of an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system or stationary holding tank is discontinued following connection to a system permitted under Chapter 403, F.S., or discontinuing the use of a septic tank(s) or other onsite sewage tank(s) and replacement with a…

When aerobic treatment units are used for treating domestic and commercial sewage waste, each unit must be installed, operated and maintained in conformance with the following provisions: (1) Aerobic treatment units designed to treat up to 1,500 gallons of sewage waste per day mu…

(1) Onsite sewage tank design. The following requirements must apply to all onsite sewage tanks manufactured for use in Florida unless specifically exempted by other provisions of these rules: (a) Onsite sewage tanks include: septic tanks, graywater tanks, laundry tanks, grease i…

(1) Distribution box - where distribution boxes are used for distributing sewage from the septic tank or other onsite sewage tank to the drainfield lines, the following requirements must be adhered to: (a) Distribution boxes must be watertight, constructed of durable materials, h…

All repairs made to a failing onsite sewage treatment and disposal system shall be made only with prior knowledge and written approval from the Department having jurisdiction over the system. Approval shall be granted only if all of the following conditions are met: (1) Any prope…

(1) Any product sold or used in the state for use in an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system shall be in compliance with the requirements of Section 381.0065(4)(m), F.S. The following criteria shall be used in determining product compliance. (a) Use of the product shall no…

Definitions in Chapter 62-6, Parts I and III, F.A.C., are also applicable to Chapter 62-6, Part II, F.A.C. (1) Building Area - that enclosed area of a dwelling unit, excluding the garage, carport, exterior storage shed, or open or screened patios or decks. Calculations of buildin…

Table III of Chapter 62-6, Part I, F.A.C., and other subsections of Part I pertaining to soil texture, soil depth, and maximum sewage loading rates for specific soils shall not apply to areas subject to the provisions of this part except for Table III, Footnote 2., as it relates …

(1) Where a property is determined to have a cesspit or an undocumented system, the cesspit or undocumented system shall be required to be replaced with an onsite sewage treatment and disposal system complying with Rule 62-6.018, F.A.C. (2) In areas that are scheduled to be serve…

Chapter 28-20, F.A.C., and the Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) between Monroe County, the Department of Community Affairs, the Department of Environmental Protection, and the Department of Health, including the Monroe County Health Department, dated July 25, 1997, are herein in…

(1) Persons subject to registration. A person is subject to the requirements of this Chapter and must be registered as a septic tank contractor, Master Septic Tank Contractor, or licensed as defined in Section 489.105(3)(m), F.S., if he or she contracts or advertises to provide s…

(1) Examination. A septic tank contractor or a plumbing contractor certified under Section 489.105(3)(m), F.S., who is eligible under Sections 489.553(5)(a) and (b), F.S., may apply to the Department to take the Master Septic Tank Contractor registration examination on Form DEP 4…

(1) Certificates of registration remain active until the end of the annual cycle as indicated on the registration certificate, except as specified in Rule 62-6.022, F.A.C. For new registrants the effective date of the registration is the date the applicant is notified by the Depa…

(1) This rule applies to administrative remedies as described under Section 403.121. F.S. This rule does not apply to or preclude judicial remedies as authorized under Section 403.121(1) and Section 403.141, F.S. (2) It is the responsibility of persons registered under this Chapt…

(1) Authorization of a business organization, as defined in Section 489.105(13), F.S., is only effective as to that business organization. Subsidiaries or parents of authorized business organizations must be separately authorized by the same process. (a) Application for a certifi…

(1) Accelerated certification training for private provider inspectors. In order to pass the accelerated certification training a person must successfully complete the pre-certification coursework and achieve a passing score on each of the examinations. (a) Prior to participating…

Definitions in Chapter 62-6, Parts I and II, F.A.C., are also applicable to Chapter 62-6, Part IV, F.A.C. (1) Composite sample - a defined mixture of grab samples of wastewater or effluent taken in proportion to either time or flow. (2) Disposal component - arrangement of equipme…

(1) Applications for innovative system permits - Applications for innovative system permits shall be made using form DEP 3143. The application and all supporting information shall be signed, dated and sealed by an engineer, licensed in the State of Florida. Except as provided for…

(1) Innovative System Permit - An application for system construction permit for an innovative system cannot be reviewed until the innovative system permit has been approved specifying the number of systems and time limits. The Department's decision to grant or deny the innovativ…

Performance-based treatment systems shall be installed in compliance with the following. (1) Systems shall receive the following setbacks to the listed feature. If no setback is specified for a specific feature, Part I requirements shall apply unless the performance-based treatme…

Monitoring requirements - All performance-based treatment systems shall be monitored in compliance with the requirements in this section. If soil is considered part of the treatment system in any performance-based standard, monitoring points in the effluent plume within the bound…

(1) Following the installation and monitoring of the number of systems allowed by the innovative system permit, the applicant may request reclassification of their innovative system by the Onsite Sewage Program. Requests for reclassification as an alternative system component and…

(1) The following fees are required for services provided by the Department. (a) Application and plan review for system construction permit for new system. $100.00 (b) Application and approval for existing system, if system inspection is not required. $35.00 (c) Application and E…

(1) Standards and requirements in this chapter shall apply only to domestic wastewater treatment, reuse, and disposal facilities (including biosolids management facilities). Any reference to wastewater facility in this chapter means a domestic wastewater facility. (2) The standar…

(1) Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems regulated by DOH are exempted from the requirements of this chapter. DOH regulates onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems in accordance with Section 381.0065, F.S. (2) Additional relief from the criteria established by this c…

Terms used in this chapter shall have the meanings specified below. (1) "Ammonia nitrogen (NH3-N)" means the quantity of elemental nitrogen present in water or wastewater as ammonia (NH3), expressed as elemental nitrogen, N, as determined using approved methods. (2) "Annual avera…

(1) Unless otherwise specified, the technical standards and criteria contained in the following manuals and technical publications listed in subsection 62-600.300(2), F.A.C., are provided to assist applicants and permittees comply with the requirements of this chapter. (2) Manual…

(1) Facilities. (a) New wastewater facilities and modifications of existing facilities shall be designed in accordance with sound engineering practice. General technical documents are provided by references listed under Rule 62-600.300, F.A.C. (b) For new facilities and modificat…

(1) The permittee shall provide for the timely planning, design, and construction of wastewater facilities necessary to provide proper collection, treatment and reuse or disposal of domestic wastewater and management of biosolids. (2) The permittee shall routinely compare flows b…

(1) All domestic wastewater facilities shall be operated and maintained in accordance with the applicable provisions of this chapter and related regulations so as to attain, at a minimum, the reclaimed water or effluent quality required by the wastewater facility permit. (2) The …

Except as specifically required by other Department rules or Florida Statutes, all domestic wastewater facilities shall provide, at a minimum, secondary treatment of wastewater prior to reuse or disposal. Secondary treatment requirements are specified below: (1) Surface water dis…