§ 18.47.120. Reclaimed Water.

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 Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Section 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.

(7)

shall be approved by the El Paso Water Utilities before calling for a final inspection.

(Ord. 17041, § 1, 12-23-2008)