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Water Use Rules in Daytona Beach, FL (2026)

2 verified water use rules for Daytona Beach, Florida, sourced directly from the municipal code and official government pages.

Verified from official government sources

Recycled Water Rules

Daytona Beach requires new developments within its reuse master plan area to install a reuse (reclaimed) water irrigation system and record deed restrictions banning potable water for lawn irrigation once reuse service is required. Reuse water itself may only be used for irrigating landscaped areas and aesthetic purposes; any other use needs specific city authorization.

Daytona Beach Reuse (Recycled) Water Rules

Some Restrictions

Daytona Beach City Code §§ 98-171, 98-173, 98-175

Reuse water means any nonpotable water which, following a high level of treatment, meets the regulations of the state department of environmental protection for reclaimed water and is made available for irrigation purposes. ... The developer shall record deed restrictions on all lots/tracts where reuse is required. The restrictions shall state that only reuse water shall be used for irrigation,...

Leak Reporting Duty

A Daytona Beach customer whose water bill triples because of a hidden leak, not a running toilet, can get a partial refund. Section 98-33 lets Utilities average the three prior months' usage once the customer certifies the leak, provides a plumbing repair bill, and fixes the problem, cutting the water and sewer overcharge.

Daytona Beach Water Leak Bill Abatement Rules

Light Restrictions

Daytona Beach City Code § 98-33

(b)Customer side of meter. Where there is a significant water loss on the customer's side of the meter caused by an act of God or other cause not directly related to the actions of the customer or the customer's agents as determined by the city manager, and substantiated by a plumbing repair bill, an average bill shall be determined by the method provided in subsection (a) of this section and a...

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Water Use Rules in Volusia County