§ 78-267. Use of reclaimed water.  


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  • (a)

    Reclaimed water may be used for the irrigation of crops not intended for human consumption, residential lawns, golf courses, cemeteries, parks, landscaped areas, highway medians, and rights-of-way, or for any other purpose specifically approved by the director and as permitted by FDEP regulations.

    (b)

    Reclaimed water may not be used inside of any residential dwelling or to fill swimming pools, hot tubs, spas, or wading pools.

    (c)

    The use of reclaimed water shall be restricted so that no wetted surfaces are located within 100 feet of any public eating, drinking, or bathing facility.

    (d)

    Reclaimed water shall not be applied to impervious surfaces that allow drainage to surface waters. Reclaimed water shall not be applied to properties containing subsurface drainage tiles or plates.

    (e)

    All uses of reclaimed water shall require a reuse permit, issued by the public services department, following procedures established by the director.

(Ord. No. 01-52, § 2, 7-26-01; Ord. No. 11-02, § VI, 1-13-11)