The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) maintains the largest and most comprehensive databases of permitted reuse systems in the world. Domestic wastewater treatment facilities (0.1 million gallons per day and greater) that provide reclaimed water are required to submit annual reuse reports, using DEP Form 62-610.300(3)(a)2, to DEP as well as the applicable water management district.
When domestic wastewater is treated, a solid byproduct accumulates in the wastewater treatment plant and must be removed periodically to keep the plant operating properly. The collected material, called biosolids or more commonly “sewage sludge,” is high in organic content and contains moderate amounts of nutrients that are needed by plants. These characteristics make biosolids valuable as a soil conditioner and fertilizer.
Regional Offsite Mitigation Areas (ROMAs) are environmental enhancement projects conducted by the department, a water management district or a local government that serve as mitigation for multiple impact projects. Impact permit applicants pay money to the ROMA sponsor, and the collected funds are used toward the implementation of the larger mitigation project.
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DEP has implemented a paperless permitting process that allows for the electronic submission of applications, forms, and requests for information, and, following permit issuance, the submission of required compliance forms. In order to complete the following DEP electronic forms, you must have Adobe Reader 8.0 or higher. We suggest you download Adobe Reader 11, which is free, from Adobe.
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