§ 59.14. PROHIBITIONS FOR USE OF POTABLE WATER, RECLAIMED WATER AND THE RECLAIMED WATER DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM.  


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  • No person shall use reclaimed water unless in accordance with federal, state, or local laws, rules, or regulations. Pursuant to this Article, no person shall:

    (A)

    Use potable water for irrigation of landscaped areas where reclaimed water is available for such purpose.

    (B)

    Utilize aboveground hose bibs. Hose bibs shall be located in lockable, below grade vaults and clearly marked as being of non-potable quality. All vault covers shall be color-coded purple and shall be kept locked when not in use.

    (C)

    Use reclaimed water for the filling of swimming pools, hot tubs, wading pools, or decorative fountains.

    (D)

    Pipe reclaimed water into or use reclaimed water inside of any building or structure.

    (E)

    Cut and/or remove a Department-installed lock; tamper with the meter, bypass, or reverse a reclaimed water meter; use, alter or make any connection to the reclaimed water distribution system unless prior written approval has been given by the Director, and an employee or authorized person of the Department is present at the time of said approved action.

    (F)

    Sell, barter, trade or otherwise transfer reclaimed water to any other person or entity.

    (G)

    Cause a cross connection between a potable water supply and the reclaimed water distribution system or the reclaimed water irrigation system, or violate a provision or requirement of City Ordinances pertaining to backflow prevention or cross connection control.

    (H)

    Setback Distances shall be maintained as required in Chapter 62-610, F.A.C.

(Ord. No. 27-05, § 1, passed 5/17/05)