SECTION 252:627-3-2. Requirements for using Category 2 reclaimed water

(a)   Operation and maintenance. The following operation and maintenance requirements shall apply to areas where Category 2 reclaimed water is used:

(1)   Legal access to site. Suppliers shall have continued legal access to all areas where Category 2 reclaimed water from suppliers' systems is used.

(2)   Equipment maintenance. Suppliers shall ensure that all distribution and irrigation equipment is maintained in working order.

(b)   Restrictions. Suppliers shall ensure that Category 2 reclaimed water is not used:

(1)   on any food crop that may be consumed raw;

(2)   on processed food crops such as corn, wheat and oats, less than thirty (30) days before harvest;

(3)   for spray irrigation on orchards or vineyards;

(4)   at rates that allow discharge from irrigation sites;

(5)   at a rate that exceeds the nitrogen and phosphorus uptake rates for the crop at the site;

(6)   at rates that result in phytotoxicity;

(7)   during periods of precipitation or while the soil is saturated or frozen;

(8)   on land having a slope greater than five percent (5%);

(9)   where there are berms or other barriers on a water reuse site that would cause the pooling or ponding of reclaimed water at the site, nor shall any berms or barriers impede the natural flow of stormwater from the site;

(10)   on public use areas that have a high potential for skin to ground contact (e.g., football fields, sports complexes, playgrounds, etc.) when in use by the public; and

(11)   at any location not authorized by the state in the permit.

[Source: Added at 29 Ok Reg 1044, eff 7-1-12]