40B-2.051. Exemptions

The following activities are exempt from the requirements of obtaining water use permits specified in Rule 40B-4.041, F.A.C. No permit is required for: (1) Domestic uses as defined in Section 373.019(6), F.S.; (2) Water used strictly for fire-fighting purposes; (3) Withdrawals made for dewatering activities for a total period not to exceed 180 consecutive days; (4) Withdrawals or diversions from artificial retention structures when the withdrawal or diversion is needed to facilitate repair or maintenance of the retention structure; and (5) Groundwater remediation authorized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Chapter 403, F.S. and Title 62, F.A.C.