Rule 62-610.550. Description of System

(1) Ground water recharge.

(a) This type of reuse system involves the planned use of reclaimed water to augment Class F-I, G-I, or G-II ground waters. Types of ground water recharge systems include:

1. Injection of reclaimed water into Class F-I, G-I, or G-II ground waters, as described in Rule 62-610.560, F.A.C.

2. Rapid-rate land application systems, as described and regulated by Part IV of this chapter.

3. Use of reclaimed water to create barriers to the landward or upward migration of salt water within Class F-I, G-I, or G-II ground waters, as described in Rule 62-610.562, F.A.C. Rapid-rate land application or injection facilities may be used for salinity barrier control.

4. Discharge to surface waters which are directly connected to Class F-I, G-I, or G-II ground waters, as described in Rule 62-610.555, F.A.C.

(b) Before applying for a proposed ground water recharge or salinity barrier project, the applicant shall comply with the public notification requirements applicable pursuant to subsection 62-610.574(4)(d), F.A.C.

(c) Applications proposing ground water recharge or salinity barrier projects shall be submitted to both the Department and the appropriate water management district.

(2) Potable reuse. This type of reuse system involves both direct and indirect potable reuse, as defined in Rule 62-565.200, F.A.C., and is regulated under Chapter 62-565, F.A.C. Rulemaking Authority 403.051, 403.061, 403.087 FS. Law Implemented 403.021, 403.051, 403.061, 403.062, 403.085, 403.086, 403.087, 403.088 FS. History–New 4-4-89, Formerly 17-610.550, Amended 1-9-96, 8-8-99, 4-1-21, 2-26-25.