Public Works Department - Reclaimed Water Uses
727-547-4575 ext. 250

Reclaimed water is acceptable for use in:

• Irrigating lawns and most landscaping.
• Washing of cars, boats, or heavy equipment.  It is recommended that after the use of reclaimed water, vehicles are rinsed with potable water and towel dried to prevent spotting.
• Washing of roofs and buildings.
• Use in fountains and decorative pools (they must be clearly marked as containing reclaimed water).

Reclaimed water is unsuitable for the following purposes:

• Consumption by humans.
• Bathing, cooking or toilet flushing in residential dwellings.
• Any interconnection with another water source.
• Recreational use involving body contact (i.e. swimming pools or outdoor showers).
• Irrigation of vegetables or other edible crops which are not peeled, cooked, or thermally processed before being consumed.
• Run off into or filling of swimming pools.

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