Collier County, FL Water Use Rules: Recycled Water Rules (2026)

460, delivered by the Collier County Water-Sewer District in place of potable water for irrigation and other approved uses; it is also called reuse water, effluent water or reclaimed water. Section 134-36(A) states no Cross-connections shall be permitted between that reclaimed system and the District's potable water system, and makes any cross-connection a violation subject to the fines set out in Ordinance No. 2001-73. Section 134-36(B) requires every property that receives IQ Water service to protect its potable supply with an approved backflow protection device under Ordinance No.

97-33, and Section 134-36(C) gives the District the right to enter the property and test the private irrigation system for cross-connection hazards. If an inspection turns one up, Section 134-36(D) requires the District to immediately suspend IQ Water service; service is restored only after the cross-connection is removed, the District is satisfied there is no history of past violations, and, where necessary, the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approves reinstatement in writing. The User pays every cost the District incurs from the cross-connection, including potable water used for flushing lines and any follow-up inspection performed by a licensed irrigation contractor or certified Reclaimed Water Field Inspector.

Section 134-40 separately bars a User from adding any chemical to the District's system, and requires a tested, approved backflow assembly before a User adds chemicals to its own IQ Water system, with test documentation due to the District within ten business days of that work.