Tampa offers reclaimed water for irrigation in designated service areas through the STAR program, providing a lower-cost non-potable supply derived from treated wastewater for lawn watering and approved commercial uses.
Tampa's South Tampa Area Reclaimed (STAR) project and other reclaimed water service zones distribute treated wastewater for irrigation, cooling, and other approved non-potable uses. Reclaimed connections require a separate meter, backflow prevention, and purple-pipe identification per Florida Department of Environmental Protection rules. Reclaimed water remains subject to Tampa watering day restrictions but offers lower per-gallon rates. Florida §403 environmental permitting governs the underlying treatment plants and discharge standards.
Cross-connecting reclaimed water with potable plumbing or improper use can lead to immediate disconnection and fines under Tampa Code and Florida DEP rules, plus mandatory inspection charges.
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