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SECTION 16 WATER AND WASTEWATER TREATMENT PLANTS 16.01 GENERAL This section sets forth the general requirements for design and installation of water and wastewater treatment plants to be constructed within the County. 16.02 DESIGN STANDARDS Required Reference: Facilities shall comply with the design and installation requirements as established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and additional specific requirements stated in these standards. The criteria set forth in the "Ten State Standards-Recommended Standards for Water Works", latest edition, should be used as a design guide for water treatment facilities. The criteria set forth in the "Ten State Standards- Recommended Standards for Wastewater Facilities", latest edition, shall be used as a design guide for sewage treatment facilities. 16.03 STANDARD REQUIREMENTS A. Building and Structure Sites 1. Clearing—Clear and remove obstructions within building sites only as required to provide adequate workspace and/or accomplish the specified construction. The removal of trees or permanent structures within the specified construction areas shall be done only as approved or directed by the County. Should the removal of valuable trees or shrubs be required, this work shall be done in cooperation with the local communities, in which the work takes place, in order that they may be replanted, if so desired. At sites of new structures, remove only such trees and shrubs as are necessary to facilitate the work and protect trees to remain against damage during construction period. 2 Grubbing — Grubbing shall be performed where required, including, but not limited to, areas where fill will be placed, structures erected, or where other installation is required. It shall include the complete removal of all obstructions resting on or protruding through the surface of the existing ground to a depth of three feet below finished grade. Where excavation is done, all stumps, roots and deleterious material thereby exposed shall be removed to a depth of three feet minimum below the excavated surface. 3. Disposal of Cleared and Grubbed Material — All refuse from clearing and grubbing operations shall be disposed of either by burning or removal to a dump area approved by the County. Burning shall be done at locations, and at times as directed, in a manner that will avoid all hazards. Permit(s) shall be obtained from all applicable authorities for burning and burning shall be kept under constant attendance until the fires have burned out or have been extinguished. Burning operations shall be done in compliance with all applicable regulations. 16-1 1 13. Q_2.