The following activities are exempt from the requirements of obtaining water use permits specified in Rule 40B-4.041, F.A.C. No permit is required for:

1. (1) Domestic uses as defined in Section 373.019(6), F.S.;
2. (2) Water used strictly for fire-fighting purposes;
3. (3) Withdrawals made for dewatering activities for a total period not to exceed 180 consecutive days;
4. (4) Withdrawals or diversions from artificial retention structures when the withdrawal or diversion is needed to facilitate repair or maintenance of the retention structure; and
5. (5) Groundwater remediation authorized by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection pursuant to Chapter 403, F.S. and Title 62, F.A.C.

Rulemaking Authority 373.044, 373.113, 373.171 FS. Law Implemented 373.219 FS. History–New 10-1-82, Amended 5-1-83, 1-6-10.