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Pez asked in SportsOutdoor RecreationFishing · 1 decade ago

Is it safe to eat fish caught in a reclaimed water lake?

I live in AZ

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  • 1 decade ago
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    I wouldnt its like a big septic tank those fish are eating other peoples tirds

  • 1 decade ago

    It appears to be safe for irrigation and watering parks and golf courses so I would guess it is not unsafe for fish. I may fish elsewhere just to be on the safe side. Call the county or city water department for a specific lake to get better info. I hope this helps.

    I found a couple definitions of reclaimed water with a quick Yahoo search...Since you are in AZ this one stuck out.

    at http://www.ci.tucson.az.us/water/what_is_reclaim.h...

    I found the following:

    "Reclaimed water is the product of an advanced treatment process which cleans wastewater. This treatment process produces water ideal for plant irrigation and other commercial/industrial uses. The nitrogen and phosphorous in the water provide excellent fertilizers for ornamental plants and turf grass."

    "The reclaimed water system began operation in 1984 with a golf course and the U of A Farms as the first customers. Today the system has over 600 customers, among them golf courses, schools, and 32 parks."

    At http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Reclaimed_water

    I found this:

    "Reclaimed water, sometimes called recycled water, is former wastewater (sewage) that has been treated to remove solids and certain impurities, and then allowed to recharge the aquifer rather than being discharged to surface water. This recharging is often done by using the treated wastewater for irrigation. In most locations, it is only intended to be used for nonpotable uses, such as irrigation, dust control, and fire suppression, and there is controversy about possible health and environmental effects for those uses. In some locations, including Singapore and California's Orange County, it is given more advanced treatment [1][2] and is used indirectly for drinking."

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