Florida Administrative Code

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.0363(4), 373.705(3), 373.707(1), 373.707(8) FS. History-New 1-7-09, Amended 1-16-11, Repealed 5-20-20.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.0363(4), 373.705(3), 373.707(1), 373.707(8) FS. History-New 1-7-09, Amended 8-30-09, 1-16-11, Repealed 5-20-20.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.083(1), 373.0831(3), 373.196(1), 373.1961(3) FS. History-New 1-7-09, Repealed 5-20-20.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.0363(4), 373.705(3), 373.707(1), 373.707(8) FS. History-New 1-7-09, Amended 1-16-11, 10-13-15, Repealed 5-20-20.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309(1), 373.333(1), 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.316, 373.323(2), 373.324, 373.326, 373.329, 373.333, 373.337 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-3.01, 16J-3.06(1), Amended 7-1-90, 9-30-9…

When used in this chapter: (1) "Abandoned well" means a well the use of which has been permanently discontinued. Any well shall be deemed abandoned which is in such a state of disrepair, that continued use for the purpose of obtaining groundwater or disposing of water or liquid w…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.103(1), 373.306, 373.308, 373.309, 373.313, 373.314, 373.316, 373.319, 373.323(2), 373.326, 373.329, 373.333, 373.342 FS., 78-65, Laws of Florida. History-New 10-5-74, Amended 9-4-77, 10-16-7…

The authority for general administration of this chapter is delegated to the Executive Director of the District. It is the policy of the Board that in making this delegation the Executive Director may designate specific staff members to carry out various tasks but that overall su…

(1) The regulations promulgated by the Department governing the construction of water wells as set forth in Chapter 62-532, F.A.C. (2-16-12) available at https://www.flrules.org/Gateway/reference.asp?No=Ref-05524, the construction of water wells in delineated areas as set forth i…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.323(8), 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.323, 373.324, 373.333, 373.336 FS. History-New 7-1-90, Amended 12-31-92, 2-1-05, 8-19-08, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) Unless expressly exempted by statute or District rule, a permit must be obtained from the District prior to construction, repair, modification or abandonment of any water well, including: (a) Water wells not in areas delineated pursuant to Chapter 62-524, F.A.C. (b) Potable w…

(1) The construction, repair, modification or abandonment of: (a) Up to eight (8) sandpoint irrigation, monitor, recovery, dewatering, or gang wells 4 inches or less in diameter; or (b) A Class V air conditioning heat pump system consisting of one supply well and one return well;…

(1) Permits for construction, repair, modification or abandonment of wells for which an individual water use permit is required under Chapter 40D-2, F.A.C., shall not be issued prior to issuance of the water use permit authorizing such water use withdrawals. (2) Notwithstanding t…

(1) The following wells are exempt from the requirements of Rule 40D-3.041, F.A.C.: (a) Wells exempted under Section 373.303(7), F.S. (b) Wells used for the purpose of temporary dewatering of subsurface formations for construction, mining or quarrying purposes for a period of les…

(1) A general permit is hereby granted for the construction, repair, modification or abandonment of a piezometer or monitoring well authorized as part of a site assessment, remedial action plan or pilot study at contaminated sites regulated by the Department of Environmental Prot…

(1) Applications for permits required by this chapter shall be submitted to the District. All permit applicants shall submit the form entitled "State of Florida Permit Application to Construct, Repair, Modify or Abandon a Well," Form No. LEG-R.040.01 (6/10), incorporated herein b…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.109, 373.309 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-3.071, Amended 7-1-90, 9-30-91, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) In order to obtain a water well construction, repair, modification or abandonment permit, an applicant must demonstrate compliance with the following conditions: (a) The applicant shall have a current, valid water well contractor license from the State of Florida unless the p…

(1) Permit Transfers from One Contractor to Another. A well construction permit may be transferred from one licensed water well contractor to another if: (a) Both contractors agree to the transfer; (b) The owner or his agent agree to the transfer; (c) The original contractor reli…

(1) Each permit shall be consecutively numbered, dated, and valid for a period of 90 days, unless the time limit is extended by the District pursuant to subsection (3) or (4), below. (2) Construction, repair, modification or abandonment of a well shall not commence or continue af…

(1) The Governing Board will revoke a permit, after notice and an opportunity for a hearing, upon a determination that one or more of the following has occurred. (a) Material misstatement or misrepresentation in the application for a permit; (b) Failure to comply with the provisi…

(1) Well completion reports are required for the construction, repair, modification or abandonment of all wells. The District's receipt of a well completion report raises the rebuttable presumption that all work under the permit has been completed or has ceased. (a) The water wel…

(1) The District shall inspect any water well it deems necessary to insure conformity with applicable standards. Duly authorized representatives of the District may, at reasonable times, enter upon and shall be given access to any premises for the purpose of such inspection. Such…

(1) In addition to those violations set forth in Section 373.336, F.S., and Rule 62-531.450, F.A.C., actions, omissions, or conduct that shall be considered a violation of this chapter include the following: (a) Failure to submit a complete well completion report within 30 days o…

(1) Water wells may be constructed by drilling, coring, boring, washing, jetting, driving or digging, but must be so constructed, cased, cemented, plugged, capped or sealed as to permanently prevent: (a) The escape of water to waste, either at or above the land surface, or from a…

(1) Wells shall be located so as to not pose a threat of contamination to the water resource and to provide for the protection of the health, safety and welfare of the user. (2) Minimum spacing between wells and sanitary hazards, including but not limited to, septic tanks, drain …

(1) Well casing installed by driving shall not have less than the dimensions and weights specified in subsection 62-532.500(1), F.A.C. (2) Well casing or liner pipe set into place without driving shall not have less than the dimensions and weights specified by subsection 62-532.5…

Wells shall be grouted and sealed in accordance with subsection 62-532.500(3), F.A.C., (2-16-12), and this section, to protect the water resource from degradation caused by movement of waters along the well annulus either from the surface to the aquifer or between aquifers, and t…

(1) Temporary Well Seals. Whenever there is a temporary interruption in work on the well during construction, repair, modification or abandonment, the well opening shall be sealed with a watertight cover. Except in areas designated by the District, any well in which pumping equip…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.309, 373.317, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.306, 373.308, 373.309 FS. History-New 7-1-90, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.309, 373.337 FS. Law Implemented 373.206, 373.306, 373.308, 373.309 FS. History-New 7-1-90, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

(1) The form entitled "State of Florida Permit Application to Construct, Repair, Modify or Abandon a Well," adopted by reference in Rule 40D-3.101, F.A.C., shall be submitted to the District and a Well Construction Permit shall be issued prior to the abandonment of any well, incl…

To prevent impacts to water wells from periodic high water use, in addition to complying with the other construction requirements of this chapter, the construction, modification or repair of potable water wells in the area of the Dover community shall also comply with the require…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.079(4)(a), 373.083(5), 373.403, 373.413 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-4.02, Amended 10-1-84, 3-1-88, 9-11-88, 10-3-95, 7-23-96, 2-27-02, 9-26-02, 2-19-04, 2-6-07, 1-8-08, 9-29-08, 11-…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416, 373.426 FS., 76-243, Laws of Florida. History-New 10-5-74, Amended 9-4-77, 10-16-78, Formerly 16J-4.03, Amended 10-1-84, 3-1-88, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, …

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.118, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416, 373.426, 373.427 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Amended 12-31-74, 9-4-77, 6-7-78, Formerly 16J-4.04, 16J-4.10(1), (2), (4), Amended 10-1-84, 3-1-88, 10-3-95, 7-23-96, 10-16-96, 4-17-9…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.421(2) FS. Law Implemented 373.421(2) FS. History-New 10-3-95, Amended 7-2-98, 2-14-00, 5-28-00, 7-29-02, 2-27-03, 8-30-09, 12-21-09, 12-12-11, Repealed 10-23-15.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171, 373.414(9) FS. Law Implemented 373.406, 373.413, 373.414(9), 373.416 FS. History-Readopted 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-4.05, Amended 10-1-84, 10-1-86, 3-1-88, 1-24-90, 10-3-95, 4-18-01, 5-17-01, 4-9-02, 2-19-04, 6-30-05, 11-26-07…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.406, 373.413 FS. History-New 10-1-86, Amended 2-19-04, Repealed 10-23-15.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.406, 373.413 FS. History-New 10-1-84, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.046, 373.113, 373.171, 373.414 FS. Law Implemented 373.0361, 373.079(4)(a), 373.083(5), 373.114, 373.171, 373.403, 373.413, 373.4135, 373.4136, 373.414, 373.4144, 373.416, 373.429, 373.441 FS. History-New 4-2-87, Amended 3-1-88, 9-11-88, 10-1-88,…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.042, 373.413 FS. History-Readopted 10-5-74, Amended 12-31-74, 6-7-78, Formerly 16J-4.06(1), (2), Amended 10-1-84, 3-1-88, 10-3-95, 10-16-96, 12-16-97, 2-27-03, 9-10-08, 8-30-09, 9-5-10.12-12-11, Repealed 10-23…

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.109 FS. History-Readopted 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-4.061, Amended 10-3-95, Repealed by Section 3, Chapter 2012-31, Laws of Florida, 5-27-12.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.042, 373.403, 373.413, 373.416, 373.426, 373.427 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Amended 12-31-74, 6-7-78, Formerly 16J-4.06(3), (4), (5), (6), (8), Amended 10-1-84, 6-2-85, 4-2-87, 3-1-88, 10-3-95, 10-16-96…

Rulemaking Authority 373.016, 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.016, 373.042, 373.409, 373.413, 373.414, 373.416, 373.426 FS. History-New 10-3-95, Amended 9-26-02, 2-19-04, 6-30-05, Repealed 10-23-15.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416 FS. History-New 10-1-84, Amended 3-1-88, 10-3-95, 7-23-96, 1-8-08, Repealed 10-23-15.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.149, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.413, 373.416(1), 373.429 FS. History-New 10-5-74, Formerly 16J-4.13, Amended 10-1-84, 3-1-88, 10-1-88, 6-29-93, 10-3-95, 7-23-96, 2-1-05, 2-6-07, 12-24-07, 1-8-08, 5-12-08, 8-30-09, 12-12-11, 2-9-12, …