Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System Permitting | Florida Department of Environmental Protection

2022-06-25 00:29:20 By : Mr. jing xie

Florida Department of Environmental Protection

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The proposed rule revisions to Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., became effective Oct. 4, 2021. See the original Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-604, F.A.C., to view the revisions now in effect. Also, on Sept. 16, the department published a Notice of Proposed Rule for Chapter 62-600, F.A.C.

To view more information on the proposed revisions to Chapter 62-600, F.A.C., please visit the Water Resource Management Rules in Development webpage.

Collection/transmission systems are the sewers, pipelines, conduits, manholes, pumping stations, force mains and all other facilities used for collection and transmission of wastewater from individual service connection laterals to facilities intended for the purpose of providing treatment prior to release to the environment.

Specific department requirements, including permitting requirements, for domestic wastewater collection systems and transmission facilities are contained in Chapter 62-604, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.).

When is a construction permit required?

Either a general or individual construction permit is required prior to construction or modification of a collection/transmission system. The following activities do not require a permit:

How does one apply for a collection/transmission permit?

Permits for construction or modification of a collection/transmission system are issued by each of the department’s six district offices or by local pollution control organizations which the department has authorized regulatory powers. Location of the project determines the appropriate district office/local pollution control organization to contact regarding a permit request.

The following application form, appropriate application fee and supporting documents must be submitted for both a general and individual permit prior to initiating construction:

Please contact your local DEP district office or local pollution control organization if you have questions.

When is a general or individual construction permit appropriate?

Collection/transmission systems can either be constructed under general permit or by individual permit.

Except for alternative collection/transmission systems, a general permit can be used provided:

Collection/transmission systems not meeting the general permit criteria must submit an application for an individual permit.

What are requirements for placing a collection/transmission system into operation?

New or modified collection/transmission facilities are not to be placed into service until the project is cleared for use by the department. Upon completion of construction and before placing the collection/transmission facilities into operation for any purpose other than testing for leaks or testing equipment operation, the permittee must submit the following form to the DEP district office or local pollution control organization that issued the general or individual construction permit:

Please contact your local DEP District Office or local pollution control organization if you have questions. Local pollution control organizations may have additional provisions for placing a new or modified collection system into operation.

What is an alternative collection/transmission system?

Alternative collection/transmission systems are those systems not comprised of strictly conventional gravity sewers, pump stations and force mains. This includes pressure sewers using small diameter pipeline (grinder-pump or septic tank effluent pump (STEP)), vacuum sewers and small-diameter gravity sewers. The application form, Form 62-604.300(3)(a), F.A.C., Notification/Application For Constructing A Domestic Wastewater Collection/Transmission System, has separate checklists for low pressure sewer systems and vacuum sewer systems.

What is an individual service connection?

An individual service connection is the lateral pipe that connects the point at which wastewater leaves a building which is its source and the point at which it enters a collection system.

Collection/Transmission System Rule, Forms and Technical Guidance for Download: Rule:

For more information on domestic wastewater collection system permitting, contact the appropriate district office or delegated local program in your area. If you still have general questions about wastewater collection systems, contact the Domestic Wastewater Section at 850-245-8605.

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