San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Ch. 13.24 Recycled Water Service

When in the judgment of the city, recycled water service can be feasibly provided to a particular parcel for particular uses, the utilities director shall require the use of recycled water in lieu of potable water for those uses. As used herein, the term “feasible” means recycled water is available for delivery to the property in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, ordinances and regulations. (Ord. 1704 § 20, 2021; Ord. 1403 § 1, 2001)

A. The use and distribution of recycled water shall be in accordance with the city’s Recycled Water Use Procedures and all applicable federal, state and local laws, permits and regulations, including Titles 17 and 22 of the California Code of Regulations, as may be amended from time to time.

B. Recycled water use for construction purposes shall follow the current Construction Water Permit Program, as may be amended from time to time. Failure to comply with program requirements will result in administrative action.

C. Each recycled water site shall have one designated site supervisor unless approved by the utilities director. Site supervisors are required to undergo certification per the city’s Recycled Water Use Procedures.

D. A parcel owner utilizing recycled water must maintain adequate site signage and utilize appropriate materials designating recycled water use (purple pipe). Appropriate signage and material use may be determined by the utilities director or recycled water specialist.

E. A parcel not receiving recycled water shall not utilize piping, drip tubing, or other materials commonly associated with recycled water (purple pipe). Sites utilizing potable water and materials designed for use with recycled water may be required to replace the material at the property owner’s expense.

F. Noncompliance with Recycled Water Use Procedures or any requirements may result in administrative action and temporary suspension of water service.

G. Before receiving recycled water, a parcel owner must enter into and adhere to a recycled water user agreement with the utilities department. (Ord. 1734 § 9, 2024; Ord. 1526 § 1, 2009)

Orderly construction of the city’s recycled water distribution system, including dry segments of recycled water mains for future use, shall occur with proposed development or redevelopment of a parcel within the city’s recycled water service area. New recycled water infrastructure shall be designed and constructed consistent with the city’s standard specifications and engineering standards and uniform design criteria. In lieu of construction/installation of recycled water mains within the recycled water service area, a surety approved by the city may be provided at the discretion of the utilities director in conformance with city bonding requirements. (Ord. 1704 § 20, 2021)