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1. Who sets the rules of the Reclaimed Water System?

Per the City Code the City Manager promulgates procedures and regulations with respect to the matters dealing with the Reclaimed Water System, these procedures are then adopted by the City Commission. Such procedures and regulations include:

• Requirements for application procedures and requirements and installation and permit, enforcement, expansion and use of the Reclaimed Water System
• Procedures to insure that all wells located on properties receiving reuse water will be completely disconnected from irrigation systems on the property

City staff can establish the following:

• The time(s) of day or night and the number of days per week during which the reclaimed water may be used by customers. For Usage information call the Reuse Hotline at 321-868-3277
• The maximum number and type of uses of the reclaimed water

2. What are the hook-up device specifications?

Cross-connection of the Reclaimed Reuse Water with other sources of water or use for potable purposes is prohibited. Reuse water cannot enter a residence, building or within a dwelling unit. Devices or systems which are connected to or which controls a device or system connected to the city's reclaimed water system must be in compliance with the latest editions of the city code and the United States Environmental Protection Agency manual:

• Guidelines for Water Reuse and the Water Supply Division
• Cross-Connection Control Manual
• American Water Works Association M-14 Manual

Costs to discontinue devices that are illegally connected to the city's system constitute a lien against the property.

Device(s) and Installation
The minimum required type of device for backflow installation upon the residential premises to protect the potable water supply where reclaimed water is to be used, shall not be less than a double check valve being in-line, repairable, and testable having replaceable seats. Installation shall require testing of the device at time of installation by a certified/licensed tester and shall be tested annually. Vacuum breakers shall be installed on all outside potable water faucets to prevent back siphonage. All installations shall comply with requirements set by the City Code.

3. What are the conditions for use?

Each customer of reclaimed water shall not have any recourse against the city for the loss of reclaimed water supply due to main distribution system down times, or for damage to vegetation or any other damages occasioned by use of the reclaimed water.

Applicants for reclaimed water service will be provided with a descriptive brochure regarding public safety and reclaimed water use. The city provides public briefings in order to inform the public regarding the acceptable use of the reclaimed water non-potable supply.