§ 9-1113

Maryland § 9-1113

• Jurisdiction: Maryland
• Article gen: Environment
• Title: 9

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(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.