(1) “Domestic wastewater collection system” means pipelines or conduits, pumping stations, and force mains and all other structures, devices, appurtenances, and facilities used for collecting or conducting wastes to an ultimate point for treatment or disposal.
(2) “Domestic wastewater treatment plant” means any plant or other works used for the purpose of treating, stabilizing, or holding domestic wastes.
(3) “Operator” means any person, including the owner, who is in onsite charge of the actual operation, supervision, and maintenance of a water treatment plant, water distribution system, or domestic wastewater treatment plant and includes the person in onsite charge of a shift or period of operation during any part of the day.
(4) “Public water system” has the same meaning as it has in s. 403.852.
(5) “Water distribution system” means those components of a public water system used in conveying water for human consumption from the water treatment plant to the consumer’s property, including pipes, tanks, pumps, and other constructed conveyances.
(6) “Water treatment plant” means those components of a public water system used in collection, treatment, and storage of water for human consumption, whether or not such components are under the control of the operator of such system.
History.—s. 6, ch. 97-236; s. 8, ch. 2001-270.
Structure Florida Statutes
Chapter 403 - Environmental Control
Part VI - Water Supply; Water Treatment Plants (Ss. 403.850-403.892)
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.
403.854 - Variances, exemptions, and waivers.
403.856 - Plan for emergency provision of water.
403.857 - Notification of users and regulatory agencies.
403.860 - Penalties and remedies.
403.861 - Department; powers and duties.
403.8615 - Determination of capability and capacity development.
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.
403.865 - Water and wastewater facility personnel; legislative purpose.
403.866 - Definitions; ss. 403.865-403.876.
403.868 - Requirements by a utility.
403.869 - Authority to adopt rules.
403.872 - Requirements for licensure.
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.