ARTICLE VIII. RECLAIMED WATER

Sec. 26-500. Authority and purpose.

   (a)   This article is created in accordance with F.S. § 403.064, and provides for the encouragement and use of reclaimed water to protect the environment and conserve the city’s potable water supply.

   (b)   Subject to the city’s Code of Ordinances and established policies, all powers, duties, and authorities relating to the operation of the facilities of the Utilities Department are vested in the Utilities Director, unless specifically vested elsewhere by the provisions of this chapter. In the absence of the Director of the Utilities Department, an individual specifically appointed by the City Manager may assume the powers, duties and authority vested by this section.

(Ord. No. 09-022, § 2, 5-5-09)

Sec. 26-501. Applicability.

   This chapter shall apply within the utility service area of the City of Boynton Beach, as hereinafter defined and amended from time to time, and shall be liberally construed to effectuate the purposes set forth herein.

(Ord. No. 09-022, § 2, 5-5-09)

Sec. 26-502. Objective.

   The objective of this chapter is to set forth requirements for the use of reclaimed water and the construction of reclaimed water facilities within the city that are in compliance with all applicable federal and state laws, rules and regulations as they pertain to reclaimed water.

(Ord. No. 09-022, § 2, 5-5-09)