62-611.110. Applicability

(1) Requirements in this rule shall apply only to domestic wastewater facilities. (2) The use of wetlands as treatment wetlands shall not be permitted where the: (a) Wetlands are within Outstanding Florida Waters as listed in Rule 62-302.700, F.A.C.; (b) Wetlands are within Class I or Class II waters (Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C.); (c) Wetlands are within areas designated as areas of critical state concern as of October 1, 1985; (d) Wetland is a herbaceous wetland, unless the herbaceous groundcover of the entire wetland is composed of greater than 50% Typha spp. (cattail). This prohibition shall not apply in hydrologically altered wetlands. (3) The use of wetlands as receiving wetlands shall not be permitted where the: (a) Wetlands are within Class I or II waters; (b) Wetland is a herbaceous wetland, unless the herbaceous groundcover of the entire wetland is composed of greater than 50% Typha spp. (cattail). This prohibition shall not apply in hydrologically altered wetlands.