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Cross-Connections
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What
Is Reclaimed Water?
Reclaimed water is wastewater that has been highly treated
to make it suitable for a variety of beneficial uses, including
irrigation. The water has been disinfected. It appears clear,
is not odorous, and may be of higher quality than water currently
obtained for irrigation from ponds, impoundments or wells.
It has been successfully used to irrigate golf courses for
many
years.
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Advantages
of Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water is not subject to water use restrictions imposed
by the Southwest Florida Water Management District, allowing
irrigation at any time.
Reclaimed water provides irrigation water at a lower cost to
the consumer than drinking water.
Reclaimed water is clear and visibly free of suspended materials.
Lakes and ponds used for irrigation often become choked with
algae and weeds that can clog irrigation systems.
Using reclaimed water reduces the burden on our water supplies
and groundwater resources.
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Reclaimed
Water Service
Reclaimed water service is provided either with direct service
from a transmission main or with construction of a distribution
system within a neighborhood. For more information about the
availability of reclaimed water in your area and how to apply
for service, please call the Public Works Department at 955-2325.
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Do
I have to install an in-ground irrigation system to use reclaimed
water for irrigation?
No. Reclaimed water service will also be made available to homeowners
who wish to install a hose bib in an in-ground box. All commercial
irrigation will require an in-ground system.
Protecting the potable water supply.
Because customers will be provided with both potable and reclaimed
water to their properties, there is a possibility that the two
systems could be inadvertently cross-connected. Before reclaimed
water service is provided, the City will inspect the property
for cross-connections. If any are found they must be corrected
by the owner before the service connection will be made.
All customers must have a backflow prevention device installed
on the property side of the potable water meter to protect the
City's water supply from the possibility of cross-connection.
The type of backflow preventer required depends upon the level
of hazard present. The City's Cross Connection Control Manual
for Reclaimed Water Sites provides guidance in this area.
Advisory Signs
Premises where the public has access to the area irrigated with
reclaimed water will be required to post signs notifying that
reclaimed water is being used. The need for advisory signs will
be assessed by the Department on a case by case basis.
Restrictions on Use
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NO
Consumption of reclaimed water. (Human or Animal)
NO Connection to a dwelling for toilet or other household use.
NO Unauthorized inter-connection with another water source.
NO Use for body contact recreation.
NO Filling of swimming pools or hot tubs.
NO Sharing a common reclaimed service or connection between
properties.
NO Washing of equipment such as cars, boats, driveways, structures,
etc.
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