Md. Code, Envir. § 9-1113

Current with changes from the 2024 Legislative Session

Section 9-1113 - Reusable diverted water

(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.

Md. Code, EN § 9-1113

Added by 2019 Md. Laws, Ch. 368,Sec. 1, eff. 10/1/2019.