Rule 62-524.650. Clearing for Use of New Potable Water Wells in Delineated Areas

(1) If no ground water contamination is found upon testing of a new potable water well in a delineated area pursuant to Rule 62-524.600, F.A.C., the Department of Health shall be responsible for issuance of a letter of clearance to the well construction permit applicant.

(2) If ground water contamination is found upon testing pursuant to Rule 62-524.600, F.A.C., or other ground water contamination is found, a well shall not be cleared for use without a demonstration, through water quality testing, that a filter or other permanent remedy prevents the users of the well from being exposed through ingestion, inhalation, or dermal absorption, as appropriate for a contaminant, to ground water contamination. Rulemaking Authority 373.309, 403.061, 403.062 FS. Law Implemented 373.309 FS. History–New 3-3-92, Formerly 17-524.650, Amended 12-9-96.