What is “Reclaimed Water” or “Water Recycling”?
Water recycling refers to capturing wastewater from our sinks, washing machines, baths, etc., treating it to an advanced level and reusing it for a new and beneficial purpose. Reclaimed water is ideal for plant irrigation and other commercial/industrial uses. What will the reclaimed water be used for? • Irrigation for golf courses, athletic fields and landscaping. What can’t reclaimed water be used for? • Cooking or drinking • Body-contact recreation (including swimming pools) • Irrigating vegetable and herb gardens (unless a drip or bubbler system is used) How is the reclaimed water distributed? Reclaimed water is always distributed in separate lavender (light purple) pipes to distinguish it from potable water. What is the City of Tallahassee’s Wastewater Treatment System? The City of Tallahassee’s sanitary sewer collection system is comprised of approximately 675 miles of gravity pipe and is connected to over 15,000 manholes. The gravity system is supported by over 85 pumping station
