Florida is taking bold steps to protect its waterways. In 2021, the Legislature unanimously passed Senate Bill 64 (SB 64), the "Reclaimed Water" bill, and Governor DeSantis signed it into law. It's driving a major shift in how treated domestic wastewater is handled — moving away from dumping it into surface waters and toward beneficial reuse like irrigation and aquifer recharge.

In short: SB 64 tells most domestic wastewater utilities they can no longer release treated effluent into surface waters unless it serves a beneficial purpose. Here's what utilities have to do:

Municipalities and public utilities carry the heaviest load under SB 64. They're investing in advanced treatment, seasonal storage for reclaimed water, and new distribution systems to deliver it. That means higher upfront costs — but also better water quality, environmental protection, and eligibility for state funding.

The bill targets utilities — but the ripple effects reach commercial and industrial facilities across Florida. Here's how it shows up for you:

Restaurants, commercial kitchens, hotels, aviation facilities, and institutional buildings all benefit from proactive steps to lighten their wastewater footprint — and that's exactly where simple product swaps make a measurable difference.

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Caustic / synthetic degreasers

Blast grease temporarily, then send heavy FOG straight down the drain to clog lines and load the plant.

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biom BioCut

Heavy-Duty Kitchen Degreaser

Live microbes keep digesting grease in traps and lines long after cleaning — cutting FOG, clogs, and odors at the source.

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Petrochemical solvents

Aggressive industrial solvents create hazardous runoff and aquatic-toxicity concerns for sensitive Florida waters.

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biom BioCut 10X

Petrochemical Degreaser

Built for aerospace and heavy industry — biodegradable, reef-safe power without the hazardous-runoff profile.

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Quat / synthetic surface cleaners

Phosphate and synthetic surfactant loads add up across every surface in a facility, day after day.

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biom BioSurf

All-Surface Cleaner

Phosphate-free, biodegradable everyday cleaning that lightens the organic load leaving your building.

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Reactive lift-station maintenance

Waiting for clogs, backups, and overflows means emergency call-outs and regulatory headaches.

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biom BioFOG

Lift Stations & Grease Traps

Proactive Bacillus dosing breaks down FOG, biofilm, and solids — reducing odors, clogs, and organic loading to the plant.

Florida's future depends on smarter water management. SB 64 isn't just a regulation — it's an opportunity to build more resilient, sustainable communities.