Florida Statutes
Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)
403.855 - Imminent hazards.


(1) Adopting emergency rules pursuant to s. 120.54(4).
(2) Issuing such corrective orders as may be necessary to protect the health of persons who are or may be users of such supplies, including travelers. An order issued by the department under this section shall become effective upon service of such order on the alleged violator, notwithstanding the provisions of s. 403.860(3).
(3) Establishing a program designed to prevent contamination or to minimize the danger of contamination to potable water supplies.
(4) Contracting for clinical tests on samples of the affected population if the department determines there is a real and immediate danger to the public health.
(5) Commencing a civil action for appropriate relief, including a restraining order or permanent or temporary injunction.
History.—s. 6, ch. 77-337; s. 163, ch. 79-400; s. 5, ch. 83-310; s. 170, ch. 96-410; s. 166, ch. 99-8.

Structure Florida Statutes

Florida Statutes

Title XXIX - Public Health

Chapter 403 - Environmental Control

Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)

403.850 - Short title.

403.851 - Declaration of policy; intent.

403.852 - Definitions; ss. 403.850-403.864.

403.853 - Drinking water standards.

403.8532 - Drinking water state revolving loan fund; use; rules.

403.8533 - Drinking Water Revolving Loan Trust Fund.

403.8535 - Citation of rule.

403.854 - Variances, exemptions, and waivers.

403.855 - Imminent hazards.

403.856 - Plan for emergency provision of water.

403.857 - Notification of users and regulatory agencies.

403.858 - Inspections.

403.859 - Prohibited acts.

403.860 - Penalties and remedies.

403.861 - Department; powers and duties.

403.8615 - Determination of capability and capacity development.

403.862 - Department of Health; public water supply duties and responsibilities; coordinated budget requests with department.

403.863 - State public water supply laboratory certification program.

403.8635 - State drinking water sample laboratory certification program.

403.864 - Public water supply accounting program.

403.8645 - Intended Use Plan.

403.865 - Water and wastewater facility personnel; legislative purpose.

403.866 - Definitions; ss. 403.865-403.876.

403.867 - License required.

403.868 - Requirements by a utility.

403.869 - Authority to adopt rules.

403.871 - Fees.

403.872 - Requirements for licensure.

403.873 - Renewal of license.

403.874 - Inactive status.

403.875 - Prohibitions; penalties.

403.876 - Grounds for disciplinary action.

403.88 - Classification of water and wastewater treatment facilities and facility operators.

403.885 - Water Projects Grant Program.

403.890 - Water Protection and Sustainability Program.

403.891 - Water Protection and Sustainability Program Trust Fund of the Department of Environmental Protection.

403.892 - Incentives for the use of graywater technologies.