City Of Ocoee Reclaimed Water

The cost for connecting to the city s reclaimed water system is 600.

City of ocoee reclaimed water. More than 50 miles of reclaimed water runs in specially colored purple pipes beneath austin streets and that number is continuing to grow. Drinking water is a precious limited resource while reclaimed water is readily available. Such uses may include irrigation cooling towers industrial uses and toilet flushing. Thank you for your interest in reclaimed water.

Recycled water is used within the city to offset potable water for irrigation of city parks and two golf courses. Johns river water management district executive director dr. Residents may pay the entire amount up front or use the option of a 10 month interest free payment program with a deposit of 200 and 40 per month for 10 months the monthly fee for reclaimed water usage is 9 50. Recent studies have shown that over half of all residential water use is due to irrigation.

Ocoee assistant city manager craig shadrix said not only is irrigating with reclaimed water cheaper for residents but the water also contains more nutrients than potable water. Ocoee and winter garden both received funding from the st. So you could make the case that it s healthier for your lawns and trees and shrubs shadrix said. Methane gas produced in the treatment process is used as fuel for the treatment plant boiler thus reducing energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.

Recycled water is also used for irrigation of vineyards and other agricultural lands. Under florida law e mail addresses are public records. The city of leesburg operates two separate wastewater treatment facilities to assist in water conservation efforts. For help please contact the city of ocoee utility counter by phone at 407 905 3191.

Benefits of reclaimed water. In the long term your use of reclaimed water allows for drinking water plant capacity to be stretched further and more of the water produced to be used for drinking and household purposes. The use of reclaimed water saves nearly 1 million gallons of drinking water in the city of ocoee each day. It is a safe and beneficial irrigation source for grass plants and vegetation.

With reclaimed water being made available to our customers the city of leesburg saves millions of gallons of potable water each year. Water reuse is an excellent way to help offset future water supply needs and to provide for long term growth in the area said st. Johns river water management district for the conversion to reclaimed water for irrigation. What is reclaimed water.

It s less expensive than using potable water.