Orlando and Orange County operate extensive reclaimed-water systems delivering treated wastewater for residential and commercial irrigation; reclaimed customers enjoy expanded watering days but must follow cross-connection and signage rules to protect potable supplies.
Orlando's wastewater is treated and distributed as reclaimed water through purple-pipe systems serving many neighborhoods and major properties, including some theme parks. Reclaimed customers can typically irrigate up to three days per week with extended hours, though midday restrictions still apply during droughts. Cross-connection control is mandatory: reclaimed lines must be clearly marked, never connected to potable plumbing, and not used for drinking, swimming pools, or food crop irrigation. Hose bibs on reclaimed lines require purple identification. The city audits new installations and inspects connections during meter swaps.
Cross-connecting reclaimed and potable water can trigger immediate service termination plus mandatory plumber-certified disconnection, and fines under OUC and FDEP rules; misuse for drinking or pools violates state public health standards.
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