Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters (Ch. 62-302; Department of Health)
Fla. Admin. Code R. 62-302.400
Florida Administrative Code
Rule: 62-302.400
Rule Title: Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Department:
DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
Division:
Departmental
Chapter:
SURFACE WATER QUALITY STANDARDS
Latest version of the final adopted rule presented in Florida Administrative Code (FAC):
Effective Date:
11/25/2025
History Notes:
Rulemaking Authority 403.061 , 403.062 , 403.087 , 403.088 , 403.504 , 403.704 , 403.804 FS. Law Implemented 403.021(11) , 403.061 , 403.087 , 403.088 , 403.141 , 403.161 , 403.182 , 403.502 , 403.504 , 403.702 , 403.708 FS. History–Formerly 28-5.06, 17-3.06, Amended and Renumbered 3-1-79, Amended 1-1-83, 2-1-83, Formerly 17-3.081, Amended 4-25-93, Formerly 17-302.400, Amended 12-26-96, 8-24-00, 12-7-06, 8-5-10, 8-1-13, 2-17-16, 11-17-16, 11-25-25.
References in this version:
Ref-02960 Process for Reclassifying the Designated Uses of Florida Surface Waters
Ref-06390 Class II Waters in Brevard County
Ref-06395 Class II Waters in Indian River County
Ref-06397 Class II Waters in St. Lucie County
Ref-06398 Class II Waters in Volusia County
Ref-07077 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Collier County, June 2016
Ref-07078 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in DeSoto County, June 2016
Ref-07079 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Gulf County, June 2016
Ref-07080 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Hendry County, June 2016
Ref-07081 Class I and Class I-Treated Waters in Hillsborough County, June 2016
Ref-18136 Class II Waters in Charlotte County, April 2022
Ref-18137 Class II Waters in Collier County (1-2), June 2020
Ref-18138 Class II Waters in Collier County (2-2), September 2019
Ref-18139 Class II Waters in Nassau County and Duval County, September 2019
Ref-18140 Class II Waters in Escambia County and Santa Rosa County, September 2019
Ref-18141 Class II Waters in Flagler County, September 2019
Ref-18142 Class II Waters in Gulf County, September 2019
Ref-18143 Class II Waters in Pinellas County and Hillsborough County, February 2022
Ref-18144 Class II Waters in Jefferson County, September 2019
Ref-18145 Class II Waters in Lee County, September 2019
Ref-18146 Class II Waters in Manatee County, March 2021
Ref-18147 Class II Waters in Martin County, September 2019
Ref-18148 Class II Waters in Monroe County (1-2), September 2019
Ref-18149 Class II Waters in Monroe County (2-2), September 2019
Ref-18150 Class II Waters in Okaloosa County, September 2019
Ref-18151 Class II Waters in Palm Beach County, September 2019
Ref-18152 Class II Waters in St. Johns County (1-2), September 2019
Ref-18153 Class II Waters in St. Johns County (2-2), September 2019
Ref-18154 Class II Waters in Sarasota County Lemon Bay, January 2022
Ref-18155 Class II Waters in Sarasota County Myakka River, January 2022
Ref-18156 Class II Waters in Sarasota County Sarasota Bay, January 2022
Ref-18157 Class II Waters in Wakulla County, September 2019
Ref-18158 Class II Waters in Bay County, May 2021
Ref-18671 Class II Waters in Citrus County, November 2015
Ref-18672 Class II Waters in Dixie County, November 2015
Ref-18673 Class II Waters in Franklin County (1-2), November 2015
Ref-18674 Class II Waters in Franklin County (2-2), November 2015
Ref-18675 Class II Waters in Levy County, November 2015
Ref-18676 Class II Waters in Walton County, November 2015
History of this Rule since Jan. 6, 2006
Notice /
Adopted
Section
Description
Publish
Date
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
11/25/2025
Change
62-302.200
......
Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Numeric
Interpretations of Narrative ....
10/10/2025
Vol. 51/198
Proposed
62-302.200
......
The Department is revising a variety of rule provisions in
Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., as part of the federally required “Triennial Review” of Florida’s water quality standards. Proposed changes, which are described below, ....
6/27/2025
Vol. 51/125
Workshop
62-302.200
......
To present information and receive public comments on proposed revisions to Chapters 62-302, 62-303, and 62-4, F.A.C., under the Triennial Review ....
September 10, 2024, 9:00 AM EDT
WEBINAR: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/489109545....
7/25/2024
Vol. 50/145
Development
62-302.200
......
As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in
Chapter ....
7/17/2024
Vol. 50/139
Development
62-302.200
......
As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is conducting the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in
Chapter ....
3/31/2021
Vol. 47/62
Workshop
62-302.200
......
The Department is conducting a set of public workshops for the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. These workshops are ....
Monday, November 4, 2019, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Bob Martinez ....
10/4/2019
Vol. 45/194
Development
62-302.200
......
As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. All surface water quality standards in
Chapter ....
3/29/2019
Vol. 45/62
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
11/17/2016
Validity
62-302.400
......
Martin County vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4912RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
......
Florida Pulp and Paper Association Environmental Affairs, Inc. vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4875RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
......
The City of Miami vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4836RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Validity
62-302.400
......
The Seminole Tribe of Florida vs. Department of Environmental Protection and Florida Environmental Regulation Comm....; Case No.: 16-4431RP; Rule No.: 62-302.400, 62-302.530; Dismissed
10/17/2016
Vol. 42/202
Change
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
8/4/2016
Vol. 42/151
Proposed
62-302.400
......
The proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in
Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., are designed to ensure that Floridians can safely eat Florida fish and drink local tap water. The revisions are ....
6/30/2016
Vol. 42/127
Development
62-302.400
......
The Department of Environmental Protection (department) is initiating rulemaking to consider proposed revisions to the human health-based surface water quality criteria in
Chapter 62-302, F.A. C., that are designed to ensure ....
4/25/2016
Vol. 42/80
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
02/17/2016
Change
62-302.200
......
Definitions, Findings, Intent, and Antidegradation Policy for Surface Water Quality, Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
12/31/2015
Vol. 41/251
Proposed
62-302.200
......
The proposed rules revise several
definitions used in
Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., by updating reference information as well as updating a number of biological standard operating procedures that are incorporated by reference. ....
11/4/2015
Vol. 41/215
Development
62-302.200
......
As required by the Federal Clean Water Act, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) is initiating the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to ....
5/19/2015
Vol. 41/97
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
08/01/2013
Development
62-302.400
The Department of Environmental Protection is initiating rulemaking to consider whether to reclassify certain Class III waterbodies to either Class I (potable water supply) or Class II (shellfish harvesting or propagation) ....
5/28/2013
Vol. 39/103
Change
62-302.400
......
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Dissolved Oxygen Criteria for Class I, Class II, Class III, and Class III-Limited Waters
5/28/2013
Vol. 39/103
Proposed
62-302.200
......
The proposed rule amendments revise several
definitions used in
Chapter 62-302, F.A.C., and correct several typographical errors in Rule 62-302.400, F.A.C. Revisions to Rule 62-302.500, F.A.C., establish numeric criteria ....
4/1/2013
Vol. 39/63
Development
62-302.200
......
The Department of Environmental Protection (Department) proposes to initiate the Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards. The Department is considering revisions to a limited number of rule sections at ....
4/27/2012
Vol. 38/17
Development
62-302.200
......
The Department is holding two workshops for the purpose of exploring options with the public on Florida nutrient standards and other relevant provisions of water quality standards. These workshops will be used to discuss ....
5/20/2011
Vol. 37/20
Development
62-302.400
......
The Department is reviewing two petitions from Tampa Bay Water for the reclassification from Class III waters to Class I waters of: (1) the Alafia River between Bell Shoals Road and the confluence with the North and South ....
9/24/2010
Vol. 36/38
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
08/05/2010
Change
62-302.400
......
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters, Table: Surface Water Quality Criteria
6/18/2010
Vol. 36/24
Proposed
62-302.400
......
On July 20, 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) received a petition to initiate rulemaking from the Florida Stormwater Association to establish a more refined surface water classification system. ....
4/23/2010
Vol. 36/16
Workshop
62-302.400
......
This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rule 62-302.400, Florida Administrative ....
Monday, February 22, 2010, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Wyndham Orlando Resort, Magnolia Room, 8001 International Drive, ....
2/5/2010
Vol. 36/05
Workshop
62-302.400
......
This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the existing surface water classification system in Rules 62-302.400 and 62-302.530, ....
Thursday, January 7, 2010, 9:00 a.m.
Tampa Bay Regional Planning Council, 4000 Gateway Centre Boulevard, ....
12/24/2009
Vol. 35/51
Workshop
62-302.400
This public workshop will address proposed revisions to the surface water classification system in Rule 62-302.400, Florida Administrative Code. ....
Wednesday, November 18, 2009, 9:00 a.m.
Florida Department of Environmental Protection, Southwest District ....
10/30/2009
Vol. 35/43
Development
62-302.400
On January 22, 2008, Tampa Bay Water submitted two petitions for reclassification from Class III waters to Class I waters: (1) the Alafia River between Bell Shoals Road and the confluence with the North and South Prongs ....
9/18/2009
Vol. 35/37
Development
62-302.200
......
On July 20, 2009, the Department of Environmental Protection (Department) received a petition to initiate rulemaking from the Florida Stormwater Association to establish a more refined surface water classification system. ....
7/31/2009
Vol. 35/30
Development
62-302.200
......
The Department proposes to establish numeric surface water quality criteria for nutrients and associated standards, such as chlorophyll a. During the rule development process, the Department may decide to amend any or all ....
1/30/2009
Vol. 35/04
Development
62-302.200
......
The Department is initiating its Triennial Review of state surface water quality standards as required by the Federal Clean Water Act. Proposed revisions to a number of rules in both Chapters 62-302 and 62-303, Florida Administrative ....
7/3/2008
Vol. 34/27
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
12/07/2006
Proposed
62-302.300
......
The Federal Clean Water Act requires states to conduct a comprehensive review of their surface water quality standards every three years (“triennial review”). The proposed rule amendments were developed under the current ....
7/28/2006
Vol. 32/30
Final
62-302.400
Classification of Surface Waters, Usage, Reclassification, Classified Waters
Effective:
08/24/2000