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Old 04-21-2023, 08:28 PM
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Originally Posted by metoo21 View Post
Non-potable and reclaimed water are 2 different things.

Per the notice in the post above: "..... It is estimated that to flush all zones, which includes adjusting a total of 3,556 valves
and flushing 1,493 hydrants, ... "

Hydrants would not be fed with reclaimed water. It would most likely be non-potable as it needs less treatment and little to no chlorination.

I believe the OP had reclaimed water at his home for irrigation. If he had a filter in the irrigation line and potable water for irrigation (as is used for some homes above 44), he'd be complaining about his drinking water as they are the same provided by 1 line & 1 meter to his home. Those that use reclaimed water have 2 line to their home and 2 meters.
From the District web site and I quote ->

"Home Irrigation:

North of CR 466, homes are irrigated with potable water.
South of CR 466, homes are irrigated with non-potable water which is comprised of storm water runoff that is collected in water retention areas and groundwater from the lower Floridan aquifer when storm water supplies are not available."