Water Use Rules in Okaloosa County, FL (2026)
2 rules for unincorporated Okaloosa County, Florida.
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Recycled Water Rules
Okaloosa County requires the use of reclaimed water in place of potable water for irrigation wherever the reclaimed system reaches, under Code of Ordinances § 24-192. The Board is 'progressively expanding' its reclaimed water system and discourages potable water for lawns and landscaping. Where reclaimed water isn't available, § 24-191 bars separate irrigation meters except under strict, narrow conditions.
Okaloosa County Reclaimed Water Rules
Some RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 24-192
The Board encourages the use of reclaimed water for irrigation, where available, and is progressively expanding its system. When available, the board requires utilization in lieu of the potable water system.
Leak Reporting Duty
Okaloosa County Water and Sewer makes property owners responsible for reporting and repairing any leak on a privately owned water main or service line 'in a timely manner,' Code of Ordinances § 24-166(c). Owners also install and maintain plumbing from the county's line to their building. Ignoring a known leak gets service temporarily cut off until repairs satisfy the water and sewer department.
Okaloosa County Water Leak Reporting Duty
Some RestrictionsOkaloosa County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 24-166(c)
(c)Maintenance responsibility. It is the responsibility of the property owner to install and maintain the plumbing from the end of the county's water service line to the property owner's building or facility. The county's maintenance responsibility for water service lines is for that portion of the service line which is within public rights-of-way or dedicated or public easements. ...If there e...
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