Surface Water Requirements
Systems using surface water or ground water under the
influence of surface water as a source must meet certain
requirements in addition to those applicable to all public
drinking water systems. These requirements are found in
Chapters 62-550, F.A.C. , Chapter 62-555, F.A.C., and the
federal regulations. The applicable regulations are accessible
through the links listed below.
The federal Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment rule (LT1ESWTR)
became effective on February 10, 2002. In November 2003, the State adopted the
federal LT1ESWTR, found in 40 CFR Subpart T.
Also included below are links to the Filter Backwash Recycling Rule
worksheets referenced in rule 62-550.817, F.A.C.
This is the official form adopted in September, 2004. Systems
required to complete this form must do so monthly and submit it electronically
to the Department. Instructions for filling out the form may be
found in the Compliance Manual.
A revised surface water treatment plant Monthly Operating Report (MOR)
is now available. The changes reflect the Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface
Water Treatment Rule (LT1SWTR), adopted January 1, 2005. The treatment
technique requirements for systems under 10,000 are now essentially the
same as larger systems: combined filter effluent (CFE) turbidity of 95%
of finished turbidity samples for the month must be 0.3 NTU or less,
with a never exceed limit of 1. Any exceedances over 1 NTU must be
reported to the Department within 24 hours.
Also, an automated TOC reporting page has been added to facilitate
TOC reporting. This page is an optional format, i.e., systems may choose
it in lieu of previous paper reporting formats. Again, it is hoped that
automating the form will simplify data entry and compliance evaluation.
Subpart H systems using conventional filtration treatment still must
submit the quarterly TOC summary reports required under FAC
62-555.821(12)(d).
Comprehensive Surface Water Treatment Rules Quick Reference Guides
40
CFR 141.2
40CFR141.13 (50 KB)
40CFR141.22 (48 KB)
Regulations from Subpart H (134 KB)
Regulations from Subpart P (78 KB)
Regulations from Subpart T (71 KB)
June 8,
2001 Federal Register, pages 31104-05 (40 KB)
January
14, 2002 Federal Register, pages 1836-1838 (47 KB)
Filter Backwash Recycling Rule Worksheets
Disinfectant Contact Time Compliance Report Worksheet (60 kb)
Surface Water Treatment Rulemaking
The Department is incorporating
minor revisions relating to the U.S. Environmental Protection
Agency's Interim Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule (IESWTR)
and Long Term 1 Enhanced Surface Water Treatment Rule
(LT1ESWTR) into the Department's drinking water rules in
Chapter 62-550 and into DEP Form 62-555.900(2). The adoption
of the revised rules and form was in September 2004. The
link to the form
appears above. The revised Chapter 62-550 is posted at
the DEP web site. The Compliance Manual referenced in the rule
amendments is accessible via the link below.
2012 State of Florida