Water Use Rules in Pasco County, FL (2026)

2 county-level rules, plus city-specific rules for 2 cities in Pasco County, Florida.

Verified from official government sources

Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Pasco County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.

Recycled Water Rules

Pasco County heavily restricts its purple-pipe reclaimed water system under section 110-78: irrigation only, no tampering with county facilities, no cross-connections to potable lines, and new irrigation wells are barred within 100 feet of any reclaimed water main.

Pasco County Reclaimed Water Use Rules

Significant Restrictions

Pasco County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 110-78 (Reclaimed Water System: Restrictions)

Sec. 110-78 - Restrictions. Unless expressly authorized in writing by the county administrator, no individual or organization shall tamper with, work on or in any way alter or damage any county reclaimed water facility. ... The offending person shall be liable for the cost attributable to the correction of such tampering, including attorney's fees. ... The county shall prohibit the installation...

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Leak Reporting Duty

Pasco County Utilities will adjust a customer's water bill for a verified plumbing leak or a one-time pool fill under section 110-40(b), but only against documented proof: original repair bills, material receipts, or a notarized repair statement, and only for up to three consecutive billing months.

Pasco County Water Leak Bill Credits

Light Restrictions

Pasco County, FL, Code of Ordinances § 110-40(b) (Billing adjustments: Adjustment for leaks and pool fills)

Sec. 110-40 - Billing adjustments. ... Adjustment for leaks and pool fills. Upon application to utilities customer service, for verified leaks and the first-time filling or filling due to repair of a pool, the county administrator, or designee, may adjust the water bill of a customer after presentation of original plumbing repair bills, original receipts for materials or parts, a notarized stat...

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Water Use Rules by City in Pasco County

2 cities in Pasco County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.

New Port RicheyPop. 16,542

2 verified rules • Recycled Water Rules, Turf Replacement Rebates

Dade CityPop. 7,590

1 verified rule • Leak Reporting Duty

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