Division of Water Resource Management

Wellhead Protection

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.

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DEP's Plant Operations Excellence Award Program

Congratulations to the 2023 Plant Operations Excellence Award Winners!

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection’s Division of Water Resource Management congratulates the winners of the 2023 Plant Operations Excellence Awards for drinking water and domestic wastewater facilities from around the state. The awards are presented to facilities, people, and processes that demonstrate excellence in operation, maintenance, innovative treatment, waste reduction and pollution prevention, recycling or other special achievements.

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2015 Well Data Reports

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2014 Well Data Reports

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2013 Well Data Reports

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2012 Well Data Reports

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Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule

What is the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule?

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) periodically requires public water systems throughout the nation to conduct monitoring under the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR) for contaminants that may be present in drinking water but are not currently subjected to federal drinking water regulations.

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Annual Agency Reuse Reports - Water Reuse for State Agencies, State Universities, and Water Management Districts

Annual Agency Reuse Reports are due February 1 of each year. All state agencies, state universities, and water management districts are required to submit Annual Agency Reuse Reports.

Florida Statutes direct all state agencies, state universities, and water management districts to use reclaimed water to the greatest extent practicable. Florida Statutes also require submittal of Annual Agency Reuse Reports to the Secretary of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) on or before February 1, detailing efforts to use reclaimed water.

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Consumer Confidence Reports (CCRs)

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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection allow for electronic delivery of the Consumer Confidence Report.

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Domestic Wastewater Wetlands as Reuse

Rule 62-610.810(2)g, F.A.C., allows for certain wetlands for wastewater treatment to be classified as "reuse." This rule states that wetlands creation, restoration and enhancement projects can be considered reuse if the applicant provides an affirmative demonstration that reclaimed water will be used to create, restore or enhance the wetlands. The wetlands creation, restoration or enhancement aspects must be described in detail and documented.

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Congratulations to the 2023 Plant Operations Excellence Award Winners!

What is the Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule?

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