The Florida Department of Health Settles Reclaimed Water Allegations for $1 Million

Delray Beach on Tuesday approved a negotiated $1 million settlement with the Florida Department of Health over alleged problems with the city’s reclaimed water program, Contact 5 has learned.

The negotiated consent order requires the city to comply with a series of corrective actions, accusing it of nine violations surrounding the program.

The thrust of the allegations center around the cross-contamination of drinking and reclaimed water sources.

Reclaimed water is not suitable for drinking, bathing or household chores.

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