Can a reclaimed water storage lake or reservoir be uncovered?
A reclaimed water storage lake or reservoir is not required to be covered provided it is after the Point-of-Compliance (POC) defined by the Aquifer Protection Permit for the wastewater facility producing the reclaimed water. Typically the POC is on the discharge of a wastewater treatment plant. If the POC for a wastewater treatment plant is located downstream from the plant's onsite reclaimed water storage reservoir then the reservoir would have to be covered.

Reclaimed water lakes or storage reservoirs located within the distribution system or at reuse sites such as golf courses typically do not have to be covered as they usually are located downstream of the POC. For more information, please email treatmentplantprogram@maricopa.gov.

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1. Does reclaimed water have to be disinfected?
2. Can a reclaimed water storage lake or reservoir be uncovered?
3. What are the identification requirements for pipes, valves and other equipment in reclaimed water service?
4. What are the signage requirements for reclaimed water facilities or reuse irrigation systems?
5. Can backwash from the filter system on a storage lake or impoundment be discharged?
6. Can reclaimed water be discharged to a dry well?
7. Can reclaimed water be discharged to the waters of the United States?
8. What is the minimum thickness for reclaimed water storage lake liner?