PUBLIC NOTICE Department of Environmental Protection Wastewater Management Program Mail Station # 3545 2600 Blair Stone Road Tallahassee, Florida 32399-2400 (850) 245-8695 NOTICE OF REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF A PRETREATMENT PROGRAM MODIFICATION In accordance with the provisions of Chapter 62-625, Florida Administrative Code (F.A.C.), Manatee County has developed and submitted for approval by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), a pretreatment program modification consisting of revisions to Manatee County's Local Limits for Southwest Water Reclamation Facility (WRF) (FLA012619), Southeast Regional WRF (FLA012618), and North Regional WRF (FLA012617). DEP has made a preliminary determination that this pretreatment program modification meets the requirements of Rule 62-625.540, F.A.C. The requirements found in this Chapter are designed to ensure the pretreatment program will: (a) prevent the introduction of pollutants into WWFs which will interfere with their operation, including the use or disposal of residuals; (b) prevent the introduction of pollutants into WWFs which will pass through the treatment works or be otherwise incompatible; and (c) improve opportunities to recycle and reclaim municipal and industrial wastewaters and residuals. Manatee County's proposed pretreatment program approval submission is available for public inspection online at: https://depedms.dep.state.fl.us:443/Oculus/servlet/shell?command=getEntity&[guid=38.1470174 .1]&[profile=Permitting_Authorization] Interested persons may submit written comments on the submission. All written comments submitted in a timely manner will be considered by DEP in the decision on whether to approve the submission. In accordance with paragraph 62-625.510(2)(c), F.A.C., this public notice comment period will end thirty (30) days from the date of publication. Any interested person may request a public hearing concerning this proposed pretreatment program. Such a public hearing is for informational purposes only. The request for public hearing must be filed with DEP within 30 days of the publication of this notice. Persons requesting a public hearing must state their interest in the matter and state reasons why such a hearing is warranted. A public hearing will be held if there is significant public interest. Send comments or requests for public hearing to the attention of Brianna Valek at the address at the top of this notice or by email to Brianna.Valek@FloridaDEP.gov. Attachment A Manatee County Southwest WRF (FLA012619), Southeast Regional WRF (FLA012618), and North Regional WRF (FLA012617) Preliminarily Approved Local Limits Parameter Name Local Limits (mg/L) Arsenic 2.51 Cadmium 0.44 CBOD5 7,290 Chromium 8.30 Copper 1.68 Cyanide 4.70 Lead 1.87 Mercury 0.38 Molybdenum 0.82 Nickel 8.12 Selenium 1.98 Silver 16.06 TSS 1,830 Zinc 4.78 IPL0331219 Apr 15 2026