Got Nutrients in your Water? Take Note!

A proposed EPA rule on setting how much nutrients are to be allowed in water that leaves any Florida property is being proposed. These "Numeric Nutrient Criteria" will be published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2010.

The US EPA has determined that "numeric nutrient water quality standards" are necessary for the State of Florida to meet the Clean Water Act. The result will be that All Florida Property owners will be responsible for removing nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphors from water that leaves their property.

A period for public comment will follow the publication of the rule, including three public hearings which are scheduled for February 16-18. A limited number of seats are available for the pubic to attend or to make comments on how this will affect persons ability to use their land.

Click here to read information from the US EPA

or go here to see information from the Florida DEP

A new UF/IFAS Bulletin on this issue is now available; click on title to download: A Guide to EPA’s Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida.

February 3: Update on EPA Workshops from Florida DEP

Got Nutrients in your Water? Take Note!

A proposed EPA rule on setting how much nutrients are to be allowed in water that leaves any Florida property is being proposed. These "Numeric Nutrient Criteria" will be published in the Federal Register on January 14, 2010.

A period for public comment will follow the publication of the rule, including three public hearings which are scheduled for February 16-18. A limited number of seats are available for the pubic to attend or to make comments on how this will affect persons ability to use their land.

Click here to read information from the US EPA

or go here to see information from the Florida DEP

A new UF/IFAS Bulletin on this issue is now available; click on title to download: A Guide to EPA’s Proposed Numeric Nutrient Water Quality Criteria for Florida.

Click here to register to attend the workshops

or to make public comments at meetings in West Palm Beach or Orlando

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