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FL H0861
Bill
Status
Failed
6/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Lindsay Cross
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AI Summary
- Applies to all sewage disposal facilities in Florida with a permitted capacity greater than 1 million gallons per day, with a goal of upgrading all such facilities to advanced wastewater treatment by 2036
- Requires the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), by December 31, 2025, to submit a detailed inventory report on each covered facility, including construction year, treatment volumes, current pollutant concentrations (nitrogen, phosphorus, PFAS, 1,4-dioxane, molybdenum, and other emerging contaminants), spill history since 2010, and flood zone location
- Requires DEP, by December 31, 2026, to submit a priority ranking process for facility upgrades based on environmental benefit factors such as receiving waterbody impairment, algal bloom severity, fish and wildlife deaths, public health advisories, risk of failure, cost-effectiveness, and available financial assistance
- Requires DEP, by June 30, 2027, to submit a progress report listing each facility required to upgrade, including preliminary cost estimates, projected timelines for beginning and completing upgrades, and operational start dates
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Advanced Wastewater Treatment
Last Action
Died in Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee
6/16/2025
Committee Referrals
Natural Resources & Disasters Subcommittee3/2/2025
Full Bill Text
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