What is reclaimed water?
Reclaimed water is wastewater that has been treated and transformed into a product that is clean, clear, and odorless. This water must meet strict water quality standards established by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (FDEP). Water Reclamation Facility Cocoa’s reclaimed water is treated to advanced wastewater treatment standards at the Jerry Sellers Water Reclamation Facility, a state-of-the-art wastewater treatment plant. The water receives a high level of disinfection and is continuously monitored and analyzed by our skilled technicians to insure consistent high quality and compliance with regulations. Reuse of Wastewater effluent The reclaimed water system helps to protect our environment through the beneficial reuse of wastewater effluent. Instead of discharging effluent into the Indian River Lagoon, it is “re-used” for irrigation. Reducing the volume discharged helps Cocoa meet State and Federal requirements for wastewater effluent disposal into surface waters.
Reclaimed water, quite simply, is wastewater that has been treated well enough to be put to use for either irrigation, industrial coolant or in water features. While not clean enough to meet drinking water standards, the water is proven safe for plants, and even human contact with irrigated areas, such as parks, playing fields and golf courses. For almost 40 years, we have been able to reuse a portion of our valley’s wastewater for coolant at two electrical power generating facilities and two golf courses located in the southeast part of the valley.
