(1) The department shall classify water treatment plants, wastewater treatment plants, and water distribution systems by size, complexity, and level of treatment necessary to render the wastewater or source water suitable for its intended purpose in compliance with this chapter and department rules.
(2) The department shall establish the levels of certification and the staffing requirements for water treatment plant, water distribution system, and wastewater treatment plant operators certified under ss. 403.865-403.876 necessary to carry out subsection (1).
(3) A water treatment plant operator’s license is also valid as a water distribution system license of the same classification or lower.
(4) The department shall adopt rules necessary to carry out this section.
History.—s. 1, ch. 98-62; s. 13, 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.