RECLAIMED WATER FACT SHEET

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1 RECLAIMED WATER FACT SHEET What is Reclaimed Water? Reclaimed water, sometimes referred to as reuse water, is wastewater that has been treated and transformed into a product that is clean, clear, and odorless. This water has been subjected to strict water quality standards established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). South Daytona s reclaimed water is supplied by the City of Daytona Beach and is treated to advanced wastewater treatment standards at their state-of-the art wastewater treatment plant. Reclaimed water is not suitable for drinking; however, it is great for irrigation. It can be used on residential and commercial lawns, roadway medians, parks, and other landscaped areas. Reclaimed water is currently available to limited areas of South Daytona. The service is limited by the extent of our distribution system. Reclaimed water is distributed through a completely separate system of underground piping from the pipes carrying potable water. Plans are underway to make this service available to most of the City within future years. Besides reducing the demand on potable water supplies, a reclaimed water system offers a form of environmental protection through the wise disposal of wastewater. Effluent that would have otherwise been discharged into the Halifax River, is "re-used" for other purposes. This reduction of effluent discharge helps the Cities of South Daytona and Daytona Beach meet current legislation regulating surface discharge, while benefiting all of us by conserving drinking water supplies. Why Should You Use Reclaimed Water? Reclaimed water has a low salt content which will not harm sensitive plants. Reclaimed water has a low iron content which will not stain walkways and buildings. Also, unlike wells, it does not have an odor. Reclaimed water eliminates the expense of wells (i.e. no need for drilling or pump costs).

2 Reclaimed water usage reduces the demand on potable and groundwater sources. Reclaimed water recharges the shallow surficial aquifer with fresh water. Reclaimed water usage reduces the quantity of effluent discharged into the Halifax River. PROCEDURES FOR CONNECTING TO RECLAIMED WATER STEP 1. Public Information Requirements: This information is given as a packet, and is mandatory for the property owner, resident if the premises is rented, management company or association. This packet is to explain the system and answer any questions you may have, prior to connecting to the City s reclaimed water system. Viewing this packet in no way obligates you to connect to the City s system. STEP 2. Application for Reclaimed Water Service: Submission of a fully completed application form, drawing of the proposed onsite irrigation system if one does not exist, and the appropriate connection and impact fees are necessary to initiate a request for connection to the reclaimed water system. An application is included in the front of this packet. Additional copies are available at the Community Development Department located at City Hall, 1672 South Ridgewood Avenue, South Daytona, FL A. The application is to be filled out by the property owner, resident if the premises if rented, management company, or association and returned to the Community Development Department. The $350 impact fee and $300 connection fee must be paid at the time of application. B. After the application has been reviewed and approved, a conditional permit will be issued. At that time, the City will schedule the installation of the service tap and box once the onsite irrigation system is inspected. Prior to connection, the City will either install a backflow prevention device on the applicant s potable water service line or if one already exists the City will test that device. It is the responsibility of the applicant to have their backflow prevention device tested annually to ensure it is working

3 properly. The person making application can then proceed to ready their private irrigation system for connection. STEP 3. Private Irrigation System Requirements For connection into the City s reclaimed water system the following is required: A. Irrigation System 1. The retrofitting of an existing system. 2. The installation of a new sprinkler system. The above can be done by the owner, resident, management or association having control of such property. NOTE: Irrigation systems must be designed so that spray does not go into the street, swimming pools, public sidewalks, etc. during normal use periods. Keep irrigation contained to your property. B. Hand Control Valve A hand valve must be installed and be accessible on the user s side of service as close to the City s service control valve (City s responsibility) as possible. This valve is for your convenience, and is to shut off the reclaimed water supply to your sprinkler system, in the event of a down stream break. NOTE: The City s service control valve is to be opened or closed by City personnel only. RECOMMENDATION FOR IRRIGATION INSTALLATION: Components and material for your system should be compatible with pressures up to 100 psi. The recommended piping is schedule 40 (pvc) pipe. Avoid mist heads due to vaporization at this pressure. In- ground pop-up water droplet heads are recommended. However, if your existing system presently has mist heads, you may install Pressure Compensating Screens, which will eliminate fogging caused by high pressure. Where new lines are installed, other than the main supply line to the sprinkler system, it is recommended that these lines be marked as RECLAIMED WATER by the use of the color purple/lavender manufactured tape or paint to prevent cross connections with the potable water service line. It is mandatory that piping and outlets conveying non-

4 potable water be adequately and durably identified by a distinctive color purple/lavender for reclaimed water. STEP 4 Inspection/Final Reuse Permit The City of South Daytona s Community Development Department ( ) shall be notified of any and all water connections or related requirements to the use of the reclaimed water system, including cross-connection protection and devices. A. When to Call For an Inspection: When the in-ground irrigation system is ready for use. B. Inspection Results/System Activation When all requirements are met, the City shall issue a Final Reuse Permit and the system will be activated. MORE IMPORTANT INFORMATION NO water cooled air conditioning will be connected to the system. NO added hose bibs are permitted on the reclaimed (irrigation) system. NO potable water systems or hydraulics may be tied into the system. NO connections to wells or quick disconnects. NOTE: Wells may be retained but must be completely separate from the reclaimed system. NO aesthetic connections (such as water falls or fountains) are permitted. NOTE: Any customer whose reclaimed water system is in violation of any City Ordinance Regulation or procedure shall be subject to immediate discontinuance of reclaimed water service.

5 SUMMARY STEP 1: Review Reclaimed Water Information Packet. STEP 2: Submit application and fees. Conditional permit issued upon approval. STEP 3: Meet requirements for connection to reclaimed water system. STEP 4: Call for inspection. STEP 5: Final permit issued upon satisfactory inspection. System is activated.