The Wellhead Protection Program is a pollution prevention and management program used to protect underground based sources of drinking water. The federal Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), as amended in 1986, established a program for the states to delineate and manage Wellhead Protection Areas (WHPAs) for protection of ground water supplies from contamination. A Wellhead Protection Area is defined as the surface and subsurface area surrounding a public water supply well, through which contaminants are reasonably likely to move toward and reach the well.
Call for Nominations for DEP's 2023 Plant Excellence Awards!
The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is seeking nominations for the 2023 Plant Excellence Awards. This program celebrates Florida's drinking water and domestic wastewater facilities that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction, pollution prevention, recycling or other special achievements.
The information provided below may be used to assist you in locating specific statutes or codes. Please keep in mind that both the Florida State Statutes and Florida Administrative Codes are updated periodically. (Links will open in a new window.)
Division of Water Resource Management
Drinking Water Program
Tallahassee Office: 850-245-8624
Drinking water rules and information.
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