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This bill amends Florida's water reclamation laws to allow certain domestic wastewater treatment facilities to request the incorporation of reclaimed water projects specifically targeting Outstanding Florida Springs recovery or prevention strategies. The bill enables these facilities to submit requests to the Department of Environmental Protection to modify their existing water discharge elimination plans, with the department required to approve such requests within 60 days if four specific conditions are met: (1) the reclaimed water project benefits a rural area of opportunity, (2) the project provides at least 35 million gallons per day of reclaimed water to support an Outstanding Florida Spring, (3) the project involves multiple wastewater treatment facilities, and (4) the project implementation and surface water discharge elimination schedule meets state requirements and has an implementation date no later than January 1, 2039. By creating this pathway, the bill aims to support water conservation efforts and improve water quality in Florida's springs by providing a streamlined process for collaborative water reclamation projects in rural areas. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/1228