FL H0639

Defines "reclaimed water" as water receiving at least secondary treatment and basic disinfection that is reused after flowing out of a domestic wastewater treatment facility, and establishes it as an alternative water supply eligible for state funding.

Prohibits water management districts from requiring permits for reclaimed water use but allows permit conditions for surface water or groundwater uses related to reclaimed water feasibility.

Authorizes water management districts to require use of reclaimed water when available and feasible, but prohibits them from specifying which users the reuse utility must serve or restricting service to customers in permits or water shortage orders.

Requires the Department of Environmental Protection and each water management district to adopt rules by October 1, 2012 establishing criteria for impact offsets and substitution credits allowing reclaimed water to reduce or replace permitted surface water and groundwater withdrawals.

Effective date is July 1, 2012, and includes conforming amendments to cross-references in sections 373.036, 373.421, 403.813, and 556.102.