Water Use Rules in Volusia County, FL (2026)
1 county-level rule, plus city-specific rules for 3 cities in Volusia County, Florida.
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Note: These county rules apply to unincorporated areas of Volusia County. If you live within an incorporated city, that city's own rules apply: see the city list below.
Recycled Water Rules
In unincorporated Volusia County, using potable water for irrigation becomes unlawful once reclaimed water is available to a site. Existing potable-water irrigators must disconnect and tie into the reclaimed water distribution system within 90 days of written notice, per County Code § 122-186.
Volusia County Mandatory Reclaimed Water Use
Significant RestrictionsVolusia County Code § 122-186(b), (d)(3)
No irrigation with potable water. It shall be unlawful to use potable water for irrigation purposes after reclaimed water is available to a particular site. Customers with existing irrigation systems using potable water shall be required to disconnect said systems from the county potable water system and connect to the reclaimed water distribution system within 90 days of written notice of avai...
Water Use Rules by City in Volusia County
3 cities in Volusia County have their own water use rules rules. Each link goes to that city's dedicated page with code citations.
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