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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Tampa City Code Chapter 14, Article III, Sec. 14-151 caps residential noise at 55 dBA between 10:00 PM and 7:00 AM and 60 dBA daytime, measured at the receiv...
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Tampa has no city ordinance restricting residential lawn ornaments, statuary, or year-round decorations. Tampa Code Chapter 19 (Nuisances) addresses general ...
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Tampa has no city ordinance regulating residential inflatable holiday displays. Size, anchoring, lighting, and blower-motor noise are governed by HOA and con...
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Tampa has no municipal ordinance regulating holiday lighting timing, brightness, or animation. Holiday displays are governed almost entirely by HOA and condo...
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Tampa requires building permits for built-in outdoor kitchens with gas piping, plumbing, electrical wiring, or roofed structures. Standalone freestanding gri...
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Tampa has no specific city ordinance restricting residential smokers, pellet grills, or wood-fired ovens. Severe persistent smoke could theoretically be addr...
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