(1) The permittee is required to provide for periodic inspections of the surface water management system to insure that the system is functioning as designed and permitted.
    (2) The following operational maintenance activities shall be performed on all permitted systems on a regular basis or as needed:
    (a) Removal of trash and debris from the surface water management system;
    (b) Inspection of culverts, culvert risers, pipes and screwgates for damage, blockage, excessive leakage or deterioration;
    (c) Inspection of pipes for evidence of lateral seepage;
    (d) Inspection of flapgates for excessive backflow or deterioration;
    (e) Removal of sediments when the storage volume or conveyance capacity of the surface water management system is below design levels;
    (f) Stabilization and restoration of eroded areas;
    (g) Inspection of pump stations for structural integrity and leakage of fuel or oil to the ground or surface water; and
    (h) Inspection of monitoring equipment, including pump hour meters and staff gauges, for damage and operational status.
    (3) The permittee shall maintain and operate the Conservation Practices contained in the Conservation Plan.
    (4) In addition to the practices listed in subsection (2) above, specific operational maintenance activities are required depending on the type of permitted system as follows:
    (a) Overland flow systems shall include provisions for:
    1. Mowing and removal of clippings; and
    2. Maintenance of spreader swales and overland flow areas to prevent channelization.
    (b) Spray irrigation systems for reuse/disposal shall include provisions for:
    1. Inspection of the dispersal system, including the sprayheads or perforated pipe for damage or clogging; and
    2. Maintenance of the sprayfield to prevent channelization.
    (c) Treatment systems which incorporate isolated wetlands shall include provisions for:
    1. Stabilization and restoration of channelized areas; and
    2. Removal of sediments which interfere with the function of the wetland or treatment system.
    (d) Systems in Class I waters shall include provisions for inspection and maintenance of valves for wells which discharge from an aquifer which contains greater than 250 mg/l of chloride.
    (5) If the system is not functioning as designed and permitted, operational maintenance must be performed immediately to restore the system. If the operational maintenance measures are insufficient to enable the system to meet the performance standards of this chapter, the permittee must either replace the system or construct an alternative design. A permittee must apply for and obtain a modification prior to constructing such alternative design.
Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171, 373.416, 373.418 FS. Law Implemented 373.416, 373.418 FS. History-New 10-20-92.