Can I use reuse water to grow fruits and vegetables?

Absolutely, you however have to take a few precautions. In-ground reuse sprinkler systems can be used on any fruits or vegetables that are eaten after being peeled (like citrus fruits) or vegetables that are cooked (things like potatoes, beans, or squash). Reclaimed water can not be sprayed directly onto any fruit or vegetable that can be eaten raw with the skin or peel still on (such as lettuce, strawberries, or tomatoes.) These types of crops can only be irrigated with a drip type irrigation system, where the water seeps directly into the soil around the roots of the plants.

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1. What is reclaimed or reuse water?
2. Is reuse water safe?
3. Can I use reuse water to grow fruits and vegetables?
4. Do I have to use reuse water for my irrigation?
5. What other responsibilities are associated with my reuse water system?
6. Should I conserve reclaimed water?
7. I have a billing related question, who should I contact?