Reclaimed Water

The City of Dunedin’s reclaimed water program provides an environmentally responsible source of irrigation water for homes and businesses. Using reclaimed water for landscape irrigation helps conserve groundwater resources and supports a sustainable drinking water supply for the future.

At the facility, highly trained operators use advanced treatment methods to remove impurities and ensure the reclaimed water meets all state reclaim requirements for irrigation use. Once treated, the reclaimed water is distributed to customers and stored in reclaimed water tanks located throughout the city.

As part of the City’s Cross-Connection Control Program, the Water Division installs backflow prevention assemblies at the water meters in neighborhoods with reclaimed water service.

A backflow prevention assembly is a specialized mechanical device designed to protect the public drinking water supply. It prevents contaminants or pollutants from flowing backward from private plumbing systems into the City’s water system.

These devices are manufactured to meet national industry standards established by organizations including the American Water Works Association, the American Society of Sanitary Engineers, and the Foundation for Cross-Connection Control and Hydraulic Research.

To ensure they continue operating properly, each backflow prevention assembly is tested annually. If a device is found to be malfunctioning, Water Division staff will repair or replace it at no cost to the customer.

In addition, Water Division staff perform annual inspections of reclaimed water irrigation systems and drinking water plumbing to verify the two systems remain separate and that no cross-connections have occurred.

For more information about reclaimed water or cross-connection control, please contact the Water Division.

1. Check Reclaimed Water Availability:
   • Call the Water Division at 727-298-3100, press 1, to verify if your address is eligible for reclaimed water service.
2. Schedule Pre-inspection:
   • Arrange an appointment with the Reclaim Specialist for a pre-inspection of your property.
3. Apply and Pay for Permit Online:
   • Visit the City of Dunedin website.
   • Create an account in the permitting section.
   • Click on "Apply" and select "Miscellaneous Plumbing."
   • Input your address and proceed to the next steps.
   • Provide a description and valuation.
   • Add the property owner and plumbing contractor details.
   • Attach the Notice of Commencement, Plumbing Plans, and Pink Slip from the Reclaim Specialist.
   • Electronically sign, review and submit the application.
4. Contract Signing:
   • Once the permit is approved, the Reclaim Specialist will contact you.
   • Meet at the installation site to sign the Capital Cost Recovery Fee (CCRF) contract.
5. CCRF Processing:
   • The signed CCRF contract is sent to the City Clerk's office for authorization.
6. Meter Installation:
   • The Reclaim Specialist will install the meter on your property.
7. Payment Options:
   • Payments for the CCRF can be made monthly with 7% interest over 20 years through your utility bill or paid in full at the Utility Billing office.
8. Final Inspection:
   • Once payments are settled, request a final inspection with Community Development through your portal to close out the permit.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully set up reclaimed water service at your property if available.