This application is appropriate for the following type of projects:
New or modified water treatment plant;
Addition of a potable well;
Addition of sequestering agent for iron an manganese control;
Rated capacity increase
Auxiliary Power system (PWS serves at least 350 persons or 150 connections)
Conversion from gas to hypochlorination or vice versa (PWS serves at least 350 persons or 150
connections or greater than 10 lb Cl/day).Water distribution system when more than one clearance is required
DEP Form No.: 62-555.900(1). Effective Date: December 10, 1996
Form Title: Application for a Public Drinking Water Facility Construction Permit
Technical Information required for new/modified water plants:
-SWFWMD Well Construction Permit and Consumptive Use Permit (if applicable)
-Well driller’s completion report and final grouting report approved by SWFWMD
-Results of the well pumping test (well yield, drawdown, static water level, etc.)
Chemical analysis of the raw water for the following parameters:
| Water System Type |
Chemicals Required |
| Non-community |
nitrate & nitrite |
| Non-transient Non-community (NTNC) |
primary inorganic compounds, pesticides & pcb’s, unregulated organic compounds, radionuclides |
| Community |
same as for NTNC plus secondary contaminants |
-Plan view of area within 500 ft radius of the well head showing any sanitary hazards (no hazards
within 100 ft; no septics with flows above 2,000 gpd within 200 ft of well)
-Plan and profile view of well head demonstrating compliance with the requirements of F.A.C.
62-555.315(2).
-Well pump specifications: model, type, capacity, pump curve
-Specifications on the raw water transmission mains
-Engineering report describing project and basis for design
-Calculations for sizing the various process and operation units and their operating parameters
-Specifications for proposed treatment units
-Documentation and specifications of treatment chemicals/coatings
-Design average day, maximum day, and max. hour demands
-Plan & profile views of the overall plant layout, control equipment and process instrumentation &
control diagram
-Information required for Distribution System
-Each sheet of plans originally signed and sealed by Engineer of Record
-Approved pipe materials: NSF, AWWA C900, etc.
-Pipe sizes adequate (for hydrants, etc.)
-Adequate cover over water lines: typically 30-36"
-Adequate valves provided
-Adequate blocking and packing provided
-Blowoff’s provided
-Air relief valves provided for high points
-Sample points identified
-Proper backflow devices installed
-Sanitary hazards identified and avoided
-Horizontal and vertical separation distances between water mains and storm, sanitary, reclaimed, and
force mains are maintained (Profiles at crossings are shown)
-Method of interconnecting to existing water lines shown
-Service connections are identified
GENERAL PERMIT APPLICATION
This type of application is appropriate for the following projects:
-Water main extension;
-Replacement of existing lines using a different trench;
-Construction utilizing alternative materials;
-Construction of an extension of any length and any diameter
A general permit would not be allowed for projects that:
-have dry lines
-involve applicants with a history of MCL
or water quality compliance problems
-involve multiple non-contiguous projects (a separate permit would be required for each non-contiguous project)
-involve systems without sufficient reserve capacity
-include treatment, pumping or storage facilities or conflict manholes
-have water mains installed in areas contaminated by low-molecular-weight petroleum products or organic solvents
-interconnect previously separate PWSs or create a new PWS
DEP Form No.: 62-555.900(7). Effective Date: December 10, 1996
Form Title: Notification for Use of the General Permit for Construction of an Extension to a Public
Drinking Water Distribution System
Same information as described above for distribution systems
CLEARANCE
Permitted construction or alteration of a public water system may not be placed into service until a
letter of clearance has been issued by this Department.
DEP Form No.: 62-555.900(9). Effective Date: December 10, 1996
Form Title: Certification of Construction Completion and Request for a Letter of Clearance to Place
a Public Drinking Water Facility into Service.
For more information, contact the District Office:
Division Listing
Drinking Water Program:
Construction Permit Application
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