Water Use Permits

Except for an application for a Water Use Permit (WUP) for Mining or Dewatering of Materials Other Than Phosphate, all applications for a WUP require submittal of an application form that is dependent upon the water demand annual average quantities requested and one or more attachments (for Small General WUPs) or one or more supplemental forms (for General and Individual WUPs). Choose the appropriate application form and include the appropriate attachment(s) or supplemental form(s). Note, as of October 5, 2009, all applications and attachments except for the Application to Renew a Small General WUP for Agricultural Use are available as online applications.

Application Forms

To renew or modify or apply for a new water use permit

• Application (Small General) - Use for quantities less than 100,000 gallons per day (Form LEG-R.027.01; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(c) – Dec 2010)
• Application to Renew a Small General Water Use Permit for Agricultural Use - This is only to be used when there are no changes to the existing water use permit. (Form LEG-R.036.01; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(c) – Dec 2010)
• Application (General) - Use for quantities of 100,000 to 499,999 gallons per day (Form LEG-R.028.01; 40D-2.101(2)(b) – Dec 2010)
• Application (Individual) - Use for quantities of 500,000 gallons per day or greater (Form LEG-R.029.01; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(a) – Dec 2010)
• Application for Mining or Dewatering Materials Other Than Phosphate - Pursuant to Rules 40D-2.101(2)(d) and 40D-2.331(2)(a), Florida Administrative Code, applications for Mining and Dewatering for a new or for renewal or modification of an existing Water Use Permit for mining and dewatering uses other than phosphate mining shall be made using this application form.) (Form LEG-R.048.01; Rule 40D-201(2)(d) – August 2011, Applicants for mining and/or dewatering phosphate materials are to call the District for the appropriate application form.)
• Modification Short Form (Form LEG-R.035.00; Rule 40D-2.331(2)(b) – March 2009)

To transfer a water use permit

• Application to Transfer a Water Use Permit - (read: an important note about permit transfers) (Form LEG-R.002.04; 40D-2.351(1) – April 2009)

Application Attachments and Supplemental Forms

Small General Attachments

These forms are to be completed and included for the appropriate Use Type with all applications WUPs for less than 100,000 gpd (that are also unmetered). Include all that apply.

• Small General Water Use Permit Agriculture Attachment (Form LEG-R.037.00; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(c)(1) – March 2009)
• Small General Water Use Permit Industrial or Commercial Attachment (Form LEG-R.038.00; 40D-2.101(2)(c)(2) – March 2009)
• Small General Water Use Permit Recreation or Aesthetic Attachment (Form LEG-R.039.00; 40D-2.101(2)(c)(3) – March 2009)
• Small General Water Use Permit Public Supply - Note, this attachment can be used for applicants for public supply for less than 100,000 gpd on an annual average basis when the permit is metered. (Form LEG-R.045.00; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(c) – Dec. 2009)

General/individual Supplemental Forms

These forms are to be completed and included for the appropriate use type with all applications WUPs for more than 100,000 gpd. Include all that apply.

• Application Supplemental Forms – Agriculture - This form is to be completed for General and Individual Water Use Permit Applications that have an agricultural component to the water demand. (Form LEG-R.030.01; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(a)1 – Dec 2010)
• Application Supplemental Forms – Industrial or Commercial (Form LEG-R.031.00; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(a)2 – March 2009)
• Application Supplemental Forms – Public Supply - Note, applications for public supply for annual average quantites less than 100,000 gpd that are currently required to submit meter readings are classified as a General Water User Permit. However, the Small General Public Supply Attachment (above) may be substituted for this supplemental form. (Form LEG-R.033.01; Rule 40D-2.101(2)(a)4 – Sept. 2009)
• Application Supplemental Forms – Recreation or Aesthetic (Form LEG-R.034.00; 40D-2.101(2)(a)5 – March 2009)

Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area Supplemental Forms

These forms are to be included with applications for a WUP in the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area. Include as specified.

• Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area Supplemental Form - Other than applicants to renew their water use permit (WUP) with no changes, or applicants for partial or full transfer of a WUP, this form must be completed by any water use permit (WUP) applicant that has at least one withdrawal point located in the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area. (Form – R.050.01; Rule 40D-2.101(7) – August 2011)
• Net Benefit Supplemental Form Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area - This form must be completed by all water use permit (WUP) applicants in the Dover/Plant City Water Use Caution Area who have submitted an application for New Quantities that impact the Minimum Aquifer Level Protection Zone. (Form –R.051.00; Rule 40D-2.101(7) – Dec 2010)

SWUCA Supplement Forms

These forms are to be included with applications for a WUP in the Southern Water Use Caution Area. Include as specified.

• Southern Water Use Caution Area Supplemental Form - This is to be included on all applications for a General or Individual Water Use Permit. It is an interactive form. (Form LEG-R.007.02; Rule 40D-2.101(6) – April 2009)
• SWUCA Ground Water Replacement Credit Application Form - This form is to be included in applications that use a special type of Net Benefit. Refer to the Water Use Permit Information Manual, Part B. (Form LEG-R.011.02- August 2011)
• SWUCA Net Benefit Supplemental Form - This form is to be included in applications that use a Net Benefit other than ground water replacement. Refer to the Water Use Permit Information Manual, Part B. (Form LEG-R.010.01 – April 2009)

Reporting Forms

• Public Supply Annual Report - Use for the Submission of Public Supply Annual Water Use for a General Water Use Permit For Less Than 100,000 GPD Annual Average Quantities (Form LEG-R.047.00 (09/09); Rule 40D-2.091(2)(j), F.A.C.)
• Crop Protection WUP Report Form - (formerly Frost-Freeze Report Form) (WUP-18 – December 2009)
• Irrigation Water Use Form – Seasonal – NTBWUCA - Only for use in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (Form LEG-R.024.00; Rule 40D-2.091(2)(f) – April 2009)
• Irrigation Water Use Form – Annual – NTBWUCA - Only for use in the Northern Tampa Bay Water Use Caution Area (Form LEG-R.025.00; Rule 40D-2.091(2)(g) – April 2009)
• Applicant Transmittal Form for Submittal of Additional Information (LEG-R.046.00; Rule 40D-1.6051(1) – June 2009)
• Agricultural Water Allotment - Use this form to request inch/acre per season data on crop and plant types. (Form LEG-R.042.00; 40D-2.101(5)(b) – April 2009)
• Flow Meter Accuracy Verification Form (Form LEG-R.021.01; Rule 40D-2.091(2)(a) – April 2009)
• Blanket Waiver of 90-Day Time Limit (42.00-36 – September 1998)
• Limited Waiver of 90-Day Time Limit (42.00-35 – September 1998)
• Public Supply Annual Report Form - Use for submission of the Public Supply Annual Report for Public Supply water use permits for annual average quantities of 100,000 gpd or more. ((Form LEG-R.023.00 (09/09); Rule 40D-2.091(2)(h)))
• Annual Reclaimed Water Supplier Report Form (Form LEG-R.026.00; Rule 40D-2.091(2)(i), F.A.C.)
• Irrigation Water Use Forms for the SWUCA - Irrigation Water Use Forms for the Southern Water Use Caution Area (SWUCA) are not available online. Call the Service Office that administers your permit for additional copies.