§ 10-703. Reclaimed water.  


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  • Reclaimed water may be utilized in landscape irrigation systems if:

    (1)

    There is no direct contact with edible crops, unless the crop is pasteurized before consumption;

    (2)

    The irrigation system does not spray water across property lines that do not belong to the irrigation system's owner;

    (3)

    The irrigation system is installed using purple components;

    (4)

    The domestic potable water line is connected using an air gap or a reduced pressure principle backflow prevention device, in accordance with 30 Tex. Admin. Code § 290.47(i) (relating to appendices);

    (5)

    A minimum of an eight-inch by eight-inch sign, in English and Spanish, is prominently posted on/in the area that is being irrigated, that reads, "RECLAIMED WATER—DO NOT DRINK" and "AGUA DE RECUPERACION—NO BEBER;" and

    (6)

    Backflow prevention on the reclaimed water supply line shall be in accordance with the regulations of the city's water provider.

(Ord. No. 09-13, § 1(6-241), 3-16-2009)