1. (a) Onsite treated nonpotable water use must not create a nuisance condition or odor.
2. (b) Spray, mist, or runoff from outdoor use of onsite treated nonpotable water must not enter dwellings, designated outdoor eating areas, or food handling facilities.
3. (c) Drinking water fountains must be protected against contact with onsite treated nonpotable water spray, mist, or runoff.
4. (d) Onsite treated nonpotable water used for outdoor uses must be used in a manner that will not result in excessive ponding, pooling, or runoff.
5. (e) Onsite treated nonpotable water used outdoors in areas accessible to the public must be applied at times when contact with the public is minimized.
6. (f) There can be no physical connection between any OTNWS and any separate system conveying or storing potable water. A temporary connection from an OTNWS to a potable water supply may be temporarily allowed for initial cross-connection testing, prior to introduction of onsite treated nonpotable water into the OTNWS, in accordance with section 60704.
7. (g) The portions of the OTNWS that are in areas subject to access by the general public must not include any hose bibs. The OTNWS must only use quick couplers that are incompatible with those used on the potable water system on the portions of the onsite treated nonpotable water piping system in areas subject to public access.
8. (h) All use areas where onsite treated nonpotable water is used must be posted with signs that are visible in accordance with section 60692.
9. (i) Indoor uses of onsite treated nonpotable water are prohibited for any building that produces or processes food products or beverages. For purposes of this subsection, cafeterias or snack bars in a building whose primary function does not involve the production or processing of foods or beverages are not considered buildings that produce or process foods or beverages.

Note: Authority cited: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code; and Sections 116271 and 116350, Health and Safety Code. Reference: Sections 13558 and 13558.1, Water Code.

History

1. New section filed 4-22-2026; operative 4-22-2026 pursuant to Water Code section 13558(f) (Register 2026, No. 17).