(a) In this section, “reusable diverted water” means water that:
(1) Is generated by:
- (i) Backwashing an on-site potable water treatment system; or
- (ii) Using an ice maker;
- (2) Is collected for reuse instead of discharged to a residential on-site sewage disposal system; and
- (3) Contains no constituents that are detrimental to public health or the environment.
(b)
(1) Subject to paragraph (2) of this subsection, a person may use reusable diverted water for beneficial purposes, including:
- (i) Gardening;
- (ii) Composting;
- (iii) Lawn watering; and
- (iv) Irrigation.
(2) A person may use reusable diverted water only:
- (i) On the site on which the reusable diverted water originates; and
- (ii) In accordance with any applicable State and local laws or regulations, including State and local plumbing codes.
Added by Acts 2019, c. 368, § 1, eff. Oct. 1, 2019.