Item C1 3.09 Sanitary Sewer Monroe County Comprehensive Plan Update
13.9 SANITARY SEWER
1 GOAL 901
Monroe County shall provide for the adequate, economically sound collection, treatment, and
disposal of sewage which meets the needs of present and future residents while ensuring the
protection of public health, and the maintenance and protection of ground, nearshore, and
I offshore water quality. {9J 5.011 (2)(a)] f & 163.3177(6)(c), F.S., &163.3180(2), F.S.; §381.0065,
F.S.,; &403.086, F.S.; Chapter 99 -395, Laws of Florida]
Objective 901.1
Monroe County shall ensure that, at the time a ertificate of
occupancy, or its functional equivalent is issued, adequate sanitary wastewater treatment
and disposal facilities, including wastewater treatment facilities and onsite sewage
treatment and disposal systems, are available to support the development at the adopted
level of service standards, concurrcnt with the impacts of such development. [9J
5.011(2)(b)1 and 2] and annually update the five -year schedule of capital needs
accordingly. [1 63.3180(1)(b), F.S., §163.3180(2)., F.S., §163.3177(6)(c), F.S.1
Policy 901.1.1
Monroe County shall ensure that at--a the time a ermitcertificate of
occupancy, or its functional equivalent is issued, adequate sanitary wastewater
treatment and disposal facilities are available to support the development at the
adopted level of service standards, concurrcnt with the impacts of such
development. [9J 5.011(2)(c)2] [§163.3180(1)(b), F.S., $163.3180(2), F.S.,
§163.3177(6)(c)2., F.S.]
Permanent December 31, 2015 Level of Service Standards
(A) The permanent level of service standards for wastewater treatment in
Monroe County are as : . • = . • • - .. _ t • • • .... _ _ • • •
begioletee follows:
Mg/L
BOD TSS TN TP
On -site Sewage Treatment and Disposal Systems 10 10 10 1
Design flows less than 100,000 gpd (BAT) 10 10 10 1
Design flows greater than or equal to 100,000 gpd (AWT) 5 5 3 1
Source: Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan, 2000.
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BOD: Biochemical Oxygen Demand
TSS: Total Suspended Solids
TN: Total Nitrogen
TP: Total Phosphorus
BAT: Best Available Technology
AWT: Advanced Wastewater Technology
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(B) The County shall support tie State and Federal
in-an-educational programs to reduce demand for phosphate products.
disposal:.
(C) The capacity level of service standard: 167 gallons per day per EDU.
Policy 901.1.2
By January 4, 1997, Monroe County shall
Regalatiofismaintain land development regulations which provide a Concurrency
Management System (See Capital Improvements Policy 1401.4.5). The
Concurrency Management System shall ensure that ne-- perritsa certificate of
occupancy or its functional equivalent will not be issued for new development
unless adequate sanitary wastewater treatment and disposal facilities needed to
support the development at the adopted level of service standards are available
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&163.3177(6)(c), F.S.1
Policy 901.1.3
All improvements for replacement, expansion, or increase in capacity of sanitary
wastewater treatment and disposal facilities shall be compatible with the adopted
level of service standards for the facilities. f9J 5 .011(2)(b)1][ &163.3177(6)(c)2.,
F.S.]
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Policy 901.1.64
The Permit Allocation and Point System shall award positive points for
development proposed to be connected to a central wastewater treatment system
that meets the BAAWT treatment standards established by Florida Legislature
and Policy 901.1.1.
Policy 901.1.65
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County shall adept- peffnanentmaintain level of
service standards for package treatment plants and on -site sewage disposal
systems (OSDS) based on the requirements established in finding of the Sanita,y
403.086. F.S. and shall amend the
RegalationaLand Development Code (LDC) to include these standards. f94-
5.011(2[ §163.3177(6)(c)2 -., F.S.]
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Policy 901.1.6 (Previous Policy 901.3.3)
Monroe County shall maintain a five -year schedule of capital needs for
wastewater treatment and disposal as part of the County Capital Improvements
Program. This program shall be updated annually consistent with Capital
Improvements Policy 1401.1.2 and in conjunction with the County's annual
budget process to ensure economic feasibility.
Policy 901.1.7 (Previous Objective 901.2)
Monroe County, in conjunction with the Florida Department of Health (DOH),
shall correct existing facility deficiencies by requiring the elimination of
cesspools and septic tanks and package treatment plants as necessary to meet
State and County standards.
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Monroe County, in conjunction with H' -, . - - • • _ . • •
deficiencies by requiring the elimination of cesspools and the improvement of
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possibly private service providers, shall develop and initiate an
inspection /compliance program for On Site Disposal Systems (OSDS). The
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Phasc 11 shall address the ongoing inspcction of legally permittcd OSDS. An
OSDS shall be considered deficient if it does not meet or exceed the level of
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standards sct forth in Rules 1 OD 6 and 17 600, F.A.C. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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waters. (See Conservation and Coastal Management Objective 202.1 and
supporting policies.) [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 901.2.71
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discourage the proliferation of urban sprawl. [9J 5.011(2)(b)3]
The Permit Allocation and Point System for new residential and non residential
central wastcwatcr system that meets BAT /AWT treatment standards established by
Florida Legislature and Policy 901.1.1.
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provide facilities and services, or to preserve or achieve full usc of existing facilities.
Level Two Whether the project increases efficiency of usc of cxisting facilities,
prevents or reduces future improvement costs, provides service to developed areas-
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full scrvicc or promotes infill development.
within a designated scrvicc arca. [9J 5.011(2)(c)2]
Monroe County shall maintain a five year schedule of capital nccds for wastewater
treatment and disposal as part of the County Capital Improvements Program. This
and in conjunction with the County's annual budget process to ensure cconomic
feasibility. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
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Objective 901.2:4
Monroe County shall follow -up on the recommendations to overcome fiscal impacts
suggested in the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan and implement
central wastewater systems called for by the master plan by 2015.
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projeets.
OSDS systcms under actual operating conditions in order to ascertain the
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Policy 901.2_1:44
Monroe County shall continue coordination
with EPA, FDEPR, SFWMD and NOAA regarding the
scope of studies required to document pollutant loads from OSDS, cesspits,
package treatment plants, and other point and non -point sources on the Florida
Keys into surrounding waters and updates to the.
execution of this agreement, the scope of the Monroe County Sanitary
Wastewater Master Plan See Conservation and
Coastal Management Policy 202.1.1.) [9J-5.011(2)(c)1]
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Wastewatcr Master Plan. [9J 5.01 1 (2)(c)1 ]
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{9J 5.011(2)(o)2]
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1. the entity having operational responsibility;
2. current rated plant capacity:
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3. existing trcatmcnt status (numbcr and type of hookups);
'1. all future committed capacity (numbcr and type of hookups);
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6. costs associated with improving thosc facilities to mcct minimum level of service
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8. average and peak flow design capacity for sanitary sewer facilities. [9J
5.01 1(2)(c)2a]
Upon adoption of the Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan, the County shall seek
legislative action to amend the Florida Administrative Code Chapter 10D 6 to
require HRS to administcr and enforce the adopted standard for wastewater
trcatmcnt. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
In the event Central Sewer Service becomes available (as defined by Chapter
1OD 6) to areas served by OSDS, owners of OSDS within such areas shall have
365 days to connect to the central system. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 901.2_20
In coordination with - • • , ! - ' , - ' • , e • • , - - he appropriate
agencies, Monroe County shall prepare and distribute annual reports indicating
the status of the Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater Master Plan. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1]
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Objective 901.3:5
Monroe County shall regulate land use and development to conserve potable water, and
protect the functions of natural drainage features and groundwater from the impacts of
sewer systems. [9J 5.011(2[S163.3177(6)(c)442., F.S.]
Policy 901.5.1
By January '1, 1997, in conjunction with the development of thc Sanitary
DER and othcr state and federal agencies to develop a water quality monitoring
quality. Monroe County shall consider and utilize to the furthest extent possible,
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EPA. All monitoring procedures shall bc approved by the DER and EPA for
compliance with Quality Assurance requirements (F.A.C., 17 160 and 40 CFR
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collection and reporting. [93-5,0-1-1-(-2)(-014
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through scientific study, as a threat to the continued
maintenance of high levels of water quality or to specified biotic communities.
alternate wastewater facilities shall bc reevaluated, within- the context of the
need given highest priority. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 901.3_134
Plan, thc The County shall use the adopted Monroe County Sanitary Wastewater
Master Plan.: •' : . . - . - ' : -, as amended, as a guide for
implementation of central sewer projects. [9J 5.01 1(2)(c)2}
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which ensure that sewage disposal facilities shall be designed and located in a
manner that in the event of power failure, untreated effluent will not be
discharged into any surface body of water, groundwater or any wetland. [9J
5.011(2)(c)1]
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sewage- disposal facilities arc sited such that any discharge point, whether by
setback requirement established by Chapter 10D 6, F.A.C. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
By January 1, 1997, Monroe County shall adopt Land Development Regulations
which require that OSDS drainficlds be located on the least environmentally
sensitive portion of a parcel proposed for development when more than ono
habitat type is found within the parcel, the criteria for which shall be defined
Pending —the complction and implementation of thc ADID or other similar
functional analysis, Monroe County shall prohibit the use of OSDS in
buttonwood, salt marsh or wetland area and require thc provision of a buffer
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on functional assessment and shall adopt Land Development Regulations to
Policy 901.3_2,:5
Monroe County shall ensure that wastewater treatment facilities are designed and
constructed in accordance with the adopted levels of service, so as to limit the
discharge or introduction of pollutants into nearshore waters. {9J 5.011(2)(c)2]
Policy 901.3_4
January 1, 1998, Monroe County, as part of the Monroe County Sanitary
Wastewater Master Plan shall continually investigate the potential for
reuse /recycling of treated wastewater. Monroe County shall encourage all sewage
treatment plants to provide for wastewater reuse whenever feasible The Master
which shall be required to utilize a water reuse system. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
Policy 901.3_53 0
Monroe County, in conjunction with appropriate federal, state and regional
agencies, shall continue to support programs which minimize or eliminate the use
of products which contain phosphorous in the County. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1}
By January 1, 1998, Monroe County, during thc development of the Sanitary
treatment as a first option for sewage treatment in the construction, expansion, or
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with F.A.C. Rule 17 610 as a first option for effluent disposal. [9J 5.011(2)(c)2]
By January '1, 1998, all public and privately owned upland areas shall be
reuse. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1]
By January 1, 1997, Monroc County, in coordination with DER, shall begin to
evaluate the use of hazardous household products including herbicides and
pesticides to assess their impacts on scwcr facilities and adjaccnt natural
resources, and shall sock, through educational programs, to eliminate the use of
any such products identified as creating adverse impacts. [9J 5.011(2)(c)1}
Policy 901.3_6,144
Monroe County shall revise the Land Development RegukitiefrsCode to
incorporate the conclusions and recommendations of the EPA's water quality
protection program as those findings become available.
Policy 901.5.15
their inspection and monitoring program for sewage treatment plants, including
with current regulations as specified in Rule 17 600 F.A.C.
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1. All new and expanding plants shall set the discharge point back from
surface water a minimum of one hundred feet. This shall apply to plants
2. All Class V injection wells (as defined by Florida Statutes and the Florida
feet in depth and cased and grouted to a minimum of sixty feet in depth.
whenever feasible and in compliance with Rule 17 610, F.A.C.
Policy 901.3_7.5.17
Notwithstanding the standards for a variance, t4he minimum required setbacks
for zoning districts, as specified in the Land Development RegtpletieRsCode, may
be waived to accommodate wastewater treatment plant expansion where it can be
demonstrated that:
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1. the expansion is required to bring an existing plant up to current state and
county standards or is required to resolve a violation of either of these
standards; and
2. there is no other practical alternative . - . . - - .
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