Rules for Using Reclaimed Water

A. All consumers and users of reclaimed water shall be subject to the applicable rules and guidelines of the State of Hawaii department of health and other regulatory bodies having jurisdiction over reclaimed water. B. Each consumer shall be solely responsible for maintaining the consumer's reuse irrigation system in good working condition as necessary to ensure compliance with the provisions of this chapter and rules relating thereto. The consumer shall pay the cost of all maintenance required for the consumer's reuse irrigation system. C. The department shall monitor reclaimed water use so as not to exceed the capacity of the system. It is the intent of the county to maximize the use of reclaimed water. At times it may be necessary to limit a consumer's use of reclaimed water. Notwithstanding any provision of this chapter to the contrary, the county makes no representation as to the availability or implementation of reclaimed water service within the county. D. The department reserves the right at all times to shut off service, with reasonable notice where practicable, for the purpose of making repairs, maintenance, extensions, or other modifications, and will not be responsible nor liable for any property loss or damage incurred by the consumer due to interruption of service. E. If, for any reason, the department is unable to make reclaimed water available, the consumer may connect an alternative water source to the consumer's reuse irrigation system for so long as reclaimed water is not available. F. If a sufficient amount of reclaimed water is not available to satisfy a consumer's needs, or if the chloride levels of the reclaimed water are too high for the consumer's intended purpose, the consumer may blend water from alternative sources (except for potable water sources) in accordance with rules adopted by the director. G. If the chemical quality of the reclaimed water is incompatible with the consumer's intended purpose, the consumer may blend water from alternative sources (except for potable water sources) in accordance with rules adopted by the director for the duration of a pilot project not to exceed three years. The reclaimed water rate shall not apply during the pilot project. Thereafter, the reclaimed water rate shall be as set forth in the annual budget. H. Any use of alternative water sources shall be in compliance with all applicable statutes, rules, or regulations. (Ord. 2525 § 1 (part), 1996)