FAQs • Daytona Beach, FL • CivicEngage

If I have access to reuse water, does a backflow prevention device have to be installed on my residential service?: Yes. Prior to activating reuse water service, the city will install a metering device on the reuse service line and an approved backflow preventer device on each water service line known to provide water service to a residential property.

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Reclaimed Water

1. What are the benefits of reclaimed or reuse water?: Irrigation with reuse water provides all of the same benefits to your landscape that you would see from the use of well water or potable water without increasing the demand on the city’s potable water supply and the Floridian aquifer.

2. Where is reclaimed or reuse water available?: Generally reuse water is available in developments located west of Jimmy Ann Drive and north of International Speedway Boulevard.
To determine if reuse is available at your location, please contact the city’s Utility Department at 386-671-8800.

3. What are the allowable uses for reclaimed water?: The quality of reclaimed water makes it especially suitable for irrigation of lawns and most landscaping; although, some plants may be especially sensitive to the slightly increased salt content present in reuse.

4. If I have access to reuse water, does a backflow prevention device have to be installed on my residential service?: Yes. Prior to activating reuse water service, the city will install a metering device on the reuse service line and an approved backflow preventer device on each water service line known to provide water service to a residential property.

5. What restrictions apply to the use of my reclaimed water?: Although reuse water is very highly treated and meets most drinking water standards, reuse should not be consumed.
Furthermore, this water should not be used to fill swimming pools, hot tubs or wading pools nor should children be permitted to play in reuse water. Above ground hose bibs (spigots) are not connected to reuse piping and reuse piping is not permitted to enter into a residence due to the potential for accidental connections with potable water lines and unintentional consumption.

6. How do I apply for reuse services?: Application for reuse service may be made at the Water Billing office in City Hall, located at 301 S. Ridgewood Avenue in Daytona Beach.
The property owner is required to sign a hold harmless agreement and read the city’s Reuse Policy and Procedures Manual prior to receiving reuse water.