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FL H0861

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Lindsay Cross

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

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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