62-528.640. Operation Permit for Class V Wells

(1) In addition to a Construction/Clearance Permit, the owner or operator of these wells shall obtain an operation permit as required under this subsection. (a) The following Class V groups and well types shall obtain an operation permit: 1. Cooling water return flow wells using an open-looped system, or any system using additives; 2. Groups 2, 7, and 8 wells, except swimming pool drainage wells, unless the fluids being injected meet the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., and minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C.; 3. Group 3 wells; 4. Group 4 wells; 5. Group 5 wells, except sand backfill wells; and 6. Group 6 wells if injection is into an underground source of drinking water. (b) In addition to the Class V groups and well types listed in paragraph (a) above which are required to obtain an operation permit, the Department shall require the owner or operator of any Class V group or well type to obtain an operation permit if the Department determines that the operation of a Class V well has the potential to cause or allow fluid movement into an underground source of drinking water which may cause a violation of a primary or secondary drinking water standard contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., or minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C. In making this determination the Department shall consider the following: 1. Quality of water in all aquifers penetrated by the well; 2. Quality of the injection fluid; 3. Volume of fluid injected; 4. Existing and potential uses of aquifer within the area which may be affected by the well; and 5. Well construction. (c) Operation permits are not required for Group 1 wells and swimming pool drainage wells meeting the requirements for a general permit under Rules 62-528.705 and 62-528.710, F.A.C., aquifer remediation wells authorized under the provisions of a remedial action plan as allowed under paragraph 62-528.630(2)(c), F.A.C., and Group 7 wells when the injection fluid meets the primary and secondary drinking water standards contained in Chapter 62-550, F.A.C., and the minimum criteria contained in Rule 62-520.400, F.A.C., and have been processed through a permitted drinking water treatment facility. (2) Operation permits shall be issued for a period not to exceed five years. (3) At least 60 days before expiration of an operation permit, the owner or operator shall apply for renewal of his permit.