SECTION 217.39. Wastewater Treatment Facility Use of Reclaimed Water

(a) A wastewater treatment facility must use reclaimed water in place of potable water in all treatment units, for wash down water, and for irrigating the grounds within the boundaries of the wastewater treatment facility.

(b) A wastewater treatment facility must include a meter to measure reclaimed water use in the wastewater treatment facility.

(c) Reclaimed water may only be used after treatment in a secondary treatment process. Untreated or partially treated wastewater may not be used as reclaimed water. A reclaimed water system must provide for screening or filtration, a backup pump with controls, and a pressure-sustaining device such as a hydro-pneumatic tank.

(d) If disinfection is part of the treatment, reclaimed water may only be used after it has been disinfected.

(e) Reclaimed water may be used within the wastewater treatment facility with no further authorization from the executive director if it is used in accordance with this section and §210.4(c) of this title (relating to Notification).

Source Note: The provisions of this §217.39 adopted to be effective August 28, 2008, 33 TexReg 6843; amended to be effective December 4, 2015, 40 TexReg 8254