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SB 1468FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Reporting Requirements for Large Wastewater Facilities

Original title: Advanced Wastewater Treatment

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

The bill mandates that sewage facilities processing over 1 million gallons per day must disclose specific contaminant levels and flood risk data, which will inform state-level decisions on funding and upgrading aging wastewater infrastructure.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Sewage disposal facilities

Facilities with a capacity over 1 million gallons per day must compile and submit detailed annual reports on their operations and infrastructure.

Department of Environmental Protection

The department is tasked with collecting facility data, consulting with water management districts, and producing an annual report for the Governor and Legislature.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires large sewage treatment plants to submit detailed annual reports on their infrastructure, treatment levels, and spill history to the Florida Department of Environmental Protection. The data will be used to create a statewide report for the Governor and Legislature to help prioritize future infrastructure upgrades.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which facilities are affected by this bill?
Only sewage disposal facilities with a permitted capacity of greater than 1 million gallons per day.
What kind of contaminants must be reported?
Facilities must report concentrations of , suspended solids, total nitrogen, total phosphorus, perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA), perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS), molybdenum, and other contaminants determined by the department.
Will this information be available to the public?
Yes, the bill requires the Department of Environmental Protection to post the annual statewide report on its website.

Why It Matters

The bill mandates that sewage facilities processing over 1 million gallons per day must disclose specific contaminant levels and flood risk data, which will inform state-level decisions on funding and upgrading aging wastewater infrastructure.

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Focus on Emerging Contaminants

The bill explicitly mandates reporting on PFAS (PFOA/PFOS) and molybdenum, signaling a shift toward tracking specific 'contaminants of emerging concern' in state wastewater policy.

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Sources

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  • Controversy20
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