Environmental Compliance
Division Overview
The Environmental Compliance Division's mission is to serve the citizens of the City of Plant City and protect their precious natural resources; to meet and exceed requirements for the development and implementation of mandated regulatory programs related to water, wastewater and stormwater; to address sensitive environmental issues and act as the City’s liaison between state and federal regulatory agencies, commercial and industrial facilities, construction site contractors, and residential property owners regarding these matters, and to develop and implement comprehensive safety training and emergency response planning programs for the City’s Utilities Department.
Program Overview
The City of Plant City has operated a Cross-Connection Control Program since 1992. This program has been reviewed and approved by the Florida Department of Health-Hillsborough County and meets all requirements set forth in the State of Florida Administrative Code (FAC).
The primary mission of the program is to protect the public drinking water and reclaimed water distribution systems, the health, safety and welfare of customers who utilize the systems.
Focuses on the protection of the City's sanitary sewer collection system and water reclamation facility. This is accomplished through site inspections, the monitoring of Significant Industrial Users (SIUs) and hundreds of smaller industrial and commercial sites, and through a comprehensive grease management program.
Ensures that municipal, residential, commercial, industrial, and construction sites comply with regulations to reduce the potential for storm water pollution, and encourages the protection of surface water resources. This is accomplished through site inspections, monitoring of high risk facilities, and the development and implementation of programs to address related concerns.
Ensures our potable and reclaimed water resources are utilized in a conscientious and efficient manner by working with municipal, residential, commercial and industrial customers. This effort assists the City in meeting and exceeding water conservation requirements set forth by the Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD).
Provides information on environmental matters/topics, educational opportunities, and teachers resources to the community. This includes residential customers, municipal employee training, construction site contractors, and commercial/industrial site representatives.
