Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 210 - USE OF RECLAIMED WATER
Subchapter A - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 210.2 - Purpose and Scope
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to establish general requirements, quality criteria, design, and operational requirements for the beneficial use of reclaimed water which may be substituted for potable water and/or raw water. As defined and specified in this chapter, the requirements must be met by producers, providers, and/or users of reclaimed water. Specific use categories are defined with corresponding reclaimed water quality requirements. These criteria are intended to allow the safe utilization of reclaimed water for conservation of surface and groundwater; to ensure the protection of public health; to protect ground and surface waters; and to help ensure an adequate supply of water resources for present and future needs.
(b) The commission has defined other types of reclaimed water activity in separate regulations, including Chapter 321, Subchapter P of this title (relating to Reclaimed Water Production Facilities), Chapter 309 of this title (relating to Land Application of Sewage Effluent), and Chapter 297 of this title (relating to Definitions and Applicability). These regulations do not modify those definitions. The term reclaimed water is limited in scope for the purpose of this rule as defined in §210.3 of this title (relating to Definitions).
(c) Approval by the executive director of a reclaimed water use project under this chapter does not affect any existing water rights. If applicable, a reclaimed water use authorization in no way affects the need of a producer, provider and/or user to obtain a separate water right authorization from the commission.
(d) Reclaimed water projects approved under this chapter do not require a new or amended waste discharge permit from the commission except as provided in §210.5 of this title (relating to Permits Required). Persons who desire to develop projects not specifically authorized by this chapter may seek authorization pursuant to provisions of Subchapter D or apply for a new or amended waste discharge permit under Chapter 305 of this title (relating to Consolidated Permits).
(e) A producer of reclaimed water must obtain an approved Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) permit, Texas Land Application Permit (TLAP), or authorization under 30 TAC Chapter 321, Subchapter P, of this title prior to commencement of construction and operation of the treatment facility.
