Water Quality Standards

Fish Consumption Survey Project

The Fish Consumption Survey has been delayed due to the Covid-19 emergency in recognition of the concern that the emergency has likely altered fish consumption patterns among Floridians. The Department plans to re-initiate the survey in May 2021.

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection, through a contract with the University of Florida Survey Research Center (UFSRC), is conducting a statewide survey of fish and shellfish consumption patterns by Floridians. The primary objectives of the survey are:

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Triennial Review of Water Quality Standards

The Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is conducting a Triennial Review of Florida's Water Quality Standards. The effort was initiated in May 2019 when three public workshops/hearings were held across the state. States are required under the Federal Clean Water Act (40 CFR 131.20) to conduct a comprehensive review of all water quality standards at least once every three years (Triennial Review).

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Kickoff Hearing Triennial Review of Florida’s Water Quality Standards Presentation

Submitted by Smith_TE on May 9, 2019 - 4:08pm

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City of Vero Beach Reverse Osmosis (variance for acute toxicity) Map of Area

Submitted by Smith_TE on April 19, 2019 - 11:58am

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Water Quality Standards Meeting Calendar

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Note: No meetings are currently scheduled. We are planning additional Triennial Review meetings, which will likely occur in late summer as virtual meetings.