Reuse Facilities: Buffer Distances

01. Considerations. Buffer distances are established to: (4-6-23) a. Protect human health by limiting exposure to recycled water and conditions associated with reuse facilities; (4-6-23) b. Protect waters, including surface water, ground water and drinking water supplies; and (4-6-23) c. Ensure use of recycled water is restricted to within the physical boundaries of the reuse facilities. (4-6-23) 02. Distances. To determine buffer distances in a reuse permit, the Department considers the following: (4-6-23) a. Characterization of the recycled water; (4-6-23) b. Method of irrigation; (4-6-23) c. Physical or vegetative barriers; (4-6-23) d. Microbial risk assessments; (4-6-23) e. Applicable best management practices; (4-6-23) f. Environmental conditions, such as wind speed and direction; and (4-6-23) g. Other information relevant to this section. (4-6-23)