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RECLAIMED WATER
News 2020
INSIDE THIS ISSUE
What is Reclaimed Water
Water Reclamation Treatment Process
Reclaimed Watering Days and Uses
Reclaimed Water Do’s and Don’ts
Reclaimed Water Fun Facts
CONTACT US
If you need assistance in
resetting your controller or have
questions about your watering
schedule, please call us at 407-
944-5124 or send an email to
waterconservation@tohowater.com. What is reclaimed water?
Reclaimed water is the final product of a multiple Not overwatering (water should not overflow
stage advanced wastewater treatment process. onto driveways or sidewalks)
Toho Water Authority currently treats and Customers with irrigation budgets should not
pumps over 27 million gallons of reclaimed exceed their allocated amounts.
water each day. Watering landscapes with
DID YOU KNOW?
reclaimed water is a smart alternative to using
The following services are available at no charge:
potable (drinking) water.
IRRIGATION EVALUATIONS
Like other water sources, there is a limited
Please call us at 407-944-5124 or send an email to
amount of reclaimed water that is available
waterconservation@tohowater.com to request an
to customers for the irrigation of lawns and
irrigation evaluation. We will evaluate your usage
landscapes. Proper use by all reclaimed water
to determine whether a site visit is needed and
customers will help ensure the continued follow up with you.
availability of this resource.
BEST PRACTICES CAN REDUCE WATER BILLS
We need to use all types of water efficiently.
For HOAs, commercial and residential
To avoid a citation, please make sure you are:
customers, irrigation can play a big part in
Watering on the right days overall water consumption leading to high
Watering at the right time (no watering water bills. Implementing up-to-date wise
between 10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.) water use technologies and practices along
with education can reduce water bills while
Repairing irrigation system leaks
maintaining a much healthier landscape.
Not watering after rainfall (a working rain To learn how, please contact our Water
sensor is required) Conservation Department at 407-944-5121.
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How is reclaimed water processed?
Wastewater
Treatment
Plant
Secondary Clarifier Disinfection
Reclamation
Filter Ponds
Influent
Bar Grit Extended
Screen Removal Aeration
Basins
Solids Dewatering
Solids Disposal
INFLUENT BAR SCREEN GRIT EXTENDED SECONDARY FILTER DISINFECTION RECLAMATION SOLIDS
Wastewater Removal of REMOVAL AERATION CLARIFIER Uses filtration Eliminates PONDS Solids removed
entering the rocks, rags and Removal of sand BASINS Physically to remove any disease causing The reclaimed during the
treatment plant. other debris. and grit. removes remaining tiny organisms water is now treatment
The use of
undesirable particles. using Florida ready to use. process can be
microorganisms
compounds and Department of treated and
to break down
fine suspended Environment safely utilized
smaller solids.
particles. Protection for other
(FDEP) approved applications,
disinfection such as fertilizer.
methods.
Reclaimed watering schedule
RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS
ODD STREET NUMBERS EVEN STREET NUMBERS Businesses, schools, government, churches, subdivision
common areas, recreation areas, medians
Your watering days are: Your watering days are:
Your watering days are
Wednesday and Saturday Thursday and Sunday
Monday and Friday
CLICK ON
NON-RESIDENTIAL CUSTOMERS 2” OR LARGER METERS
Customers with 2” or larger meters have been issued a monthly irrigation budget
which allows for watering on any day of the week if needed.
Ways to Conserve
at www.tohowater.com for
AND JUST LIKE POTABLE: No watering between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. more information about
Watering Days & Times
Reclaimed Water Do’s
Irrigating landscapes: parks,
golf courses, medians and
residential lawns.
The level of treatment received by reclaimed water Agricultural uses to irrigate
citrus, pasture lands and
makes it acceptable for the following uses: other crops.
Rapid infiltration basins can
be used to allow high quality
reclaimed water to soak
DO’S into the ground to recharge
valuable ground water.
Industrial facilities and power
plants for cooling or for some
manufacturing processes.
To create, restore or enhance
wetlands.
Provide fire hydrants and
sprinkler systems with water.
Supply water to decorative
fountains and ponds.
Used at construction sites or
other places to reduce dust.
DON’TS
Reclaimed Water Don’ts
The degree of treatment required for the use of reclaimed
water makes it unsuitable for the following purposes:
Consumption by humans. Recreational use involving body contact like swimming
Connection to a residential dwelling for toilet flushing, pools, outdoor showers or water toys.
bathing, cooking or other household uses. Irrigation of edible crops which are not peeled, cooked,
Any interconnection with another water source. or thermally processed before being consumed.
Filling of swimming pools. Above-ground hose bibbs, faucets, quick couplers or
hoses, etc.
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Established in October
2003 by a special act of the
Florida legislature, Toho
Water Authority (TWA)
is the largest provider of
water, wastewater and
reclaimed water services
in Osceola County. Toho
currently serves over
100,000 customers in
Kissimmee, Poinciana and
unincorporated areas of
Osceola County.
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Reclaimed Water Fun Facts
PURPLE ALL OVER
EXCELLENT FERTILIZER
Reclaimed Water acts as an excellent
fertilizer supplement for ornamental
plants and turf grass AND helps us
all to save our drinking water.
PLUS
You do not need to fertilize as often
and you really don’t need to use
phosphorus due to the high content
already naturally present in the soil.
To find out more about the fertilizer
concentrations of nitrogen and
phosphorus you should be using on
your landscape please call our Water
Conservation Dept. at 407-944-5121.
CHECK WHAT IT TAKES
Make sure your plants are salt tolerant.
Purple is the universal color for It takes wastewater from 4 to 5
reclaimed water. If you see a purple houses to make enough reclaimed
pipe or hose then you know it holds water to irrigate the landscape of
reclaimed water. one house.You can also read
