This program deals with Limited Use Public Water Systems (public water systems which are not covered by the Safe Drinking Water Act), multi-family water systems, and private water systems. Definitions for these systems and statutory authorization are found in section 381.0062 of the Florida Statutes. Chapter 64E-8 of the Florida Administrative Code pdf (opens in new window, pdf <1mb) establishes the rules to implement the statutes. It includes setback standards for private water systems, construction standards for multi-family water systems, and construction and operation standards for limited use public water systems. The program is implemented at the local level by the county health departments.

Chapter 64E-8, FAC FORMS

Note: The fee schedules listed in the below applications only reflect the state fees. There may be additional city and/or county fees. Please contact your local county health department for complete details. All files in PDF and Word Doc format open in a new window:

The following are all in Microsoft Word Document format:

Chapter 64E-8, Draft Update

The Department of Health is currently updating Chapter 64E-8 of the Florida Administrative Code as published in the Florida Administrative Register on May 16, 2023. We will post relevant draft documents and links here until the process is complete.

Chapter 64E-8 DRAFT (Revision date 5/31/2023)
Notice of Rule Development