Looking westward at the Florida capitol building in Tallahassee, Florida.

Aquifer Protection Program - UIC

Implements Florida's Underground Injection Control program, which provides necessary disposal while protecting underground sources of drinking water.
Rays of Sun through the Water

Certification and Restoration Program

Oversees professional licensing of water and wastewater treatment operators.
head spring in Jackson Blue Spring Recreational Area near Marianna

Domestic Wastewater Program

Works with wastewater utilities and Florida residents to protect and conserve water resources while meeting the basic public health need for effective wastewater treatment.
Bahia Honda State Park - Sunset over the bridge

Engineering, Hydrology and Geology Program

Provides technical support for mining projects and mine reclamation, stormwater/surface water management systems, dam safety, and other in-water activities or works.
Sebastian Inlet State Park - North Jetty

Industrial Wastewater

Regulates facilities and activities that discharge to surface waters and ground waters of the state.
Lake Louisa State Park - view across the lake

Mining and Mitigation Program

The Mining and Mitigation Program regulates mining in Florida. Staff review ERPs and reclamation plans for mines and handle permitting, compliance, inspection and enforcement activities at mine sites.
Oleta River State Park - A new growth of mangroves

Nonmandatory Land Reclamation Program

Funding for the reclamation of mined phosphate lands, mined prior to 1975, identified in a 1980 report.
Photograph of Weeki Wachee River

NPDES Stormwater Program

Regulates point source discharges from three potential sources: Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s), construction activities and industrial activities.
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Oil and Gas Program

Primary responsibilities include conservation of oil and gas resources, correlative rights protection, maintenance of health and human safety, and environmental protection.
Water color of Palm Beach, aerial view of Florida

Onsite Sewage Program

Onsite sewage treatment and disposal systems (OSTDS), commonly referred to as septic systems, are currently used for wastewater disposal by approximately 30% of Florida’s population
Washington Oaks Gardens State Park - Sea Foam on the Coquina Rocks

Phosphate Management Program

The Phosphate Management Program implements industrial wastewater permitting, compliance, and enforcement activities for the phosphate industry.
Aerial Image of Piney Point

Piney Point

Piney Point Site Closure Progress Response and Closure Activities | Frequent Questions | Timeline | Archived Updates PINEY POINT CLOSURE ACTIVITIES Current Status of Closure Work: OGS-South: CLOSED The receiver selected Forgen LLC as the contractor to complete the closure work for this first compartment, and work is substantially complete. A protective liner has been installed on top of the
Fort Clinch State Park - Inside the fort

Siting Coordination Office

The Siting Coordination Office coordinates the licensing for power plants, transmission lines and natural gas pipelines that trigger the Siting Acts.
Blue Spring State Park - Manatees in clear water

Source & Drinking Water Program

DEP has the primary role of regulating any public water system in Florida that provides water to 25 or more people for at least 60 days each year or serves 15 or more service connections.
T.H. Stone Memorial St. Joseph Peninsula State Park - Looking out over the marsh

Submerged Lands and Environmental Resources Coordination Program

Submerged Lands and Environmental Resource Coordination is responsible for the consistent implementation of the Environmental Resource Program and State 404 Program statewide.
Honeymoon Island State Park - Tidal pool and Red sky

Water Compliance Enforcement Program

Leads statewide coordination of compliance and enforcement activities relating to the Industrial Wastewater, Domestic Wastewater and the NPDES Stormwater programs.