Prohibition Reclaimed Water Do Not Drink Sign

Reclaimed Water Do Not Drink Sign

The Reclaimed Water Do Not Drink Sign clearly warns people that reclaimed water is not suitable for drinking. It provides an immediate visual reminder at taps, tanks, irrigation systems and other locations supplied with reclaimed or non-potable water.

The clear prohibition symbol and wording help prevent accidental consumption and distinguish reclaimed water supplies from potable drinking water.

Where Is This Sign Used?

Common locations include:

• Reclaimed water taps and outlets
• Irrigation systems
• Farms and horticultural properties
• Industrial facilities
• Water storage tanks
• Treatment and recycling facilities
• Parks and landscaped areas
• Commercial properties using recycled water

Why Use a Reclaimed Water Do Not Drink Sign?

Where reclaimed water is present, people need to be able to quickly distinguish it from drinking water.

Clear signage helps reduce the risk of someone mistakenly drinking from a reclaimed water supply and reinforces site water-management procedures for workers, contractors and visitors.

Materials Available

Choose the material best suited to your installation:

• High-tack laminated sticker – suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• 2mm PVC – suitable for indoor and outdoor use
• ACM – durable and recommended for long-term outdoor applications
• Corflute – suitable for indoor and short-term outdoor applications

Common Industries

Suitable for:

• Agriculture and horticulture
• Water treatment
• Manufacturing
• Councils and public facilities
• Parks and recreation
• Commercial properties
• Industrial sites

Related Hazards

• Accidental consumption of non-potable water
• Confusion between drinking and reclaimed water supplies
• Unidentified water outlets
• Incorrect use of recycled water
• Visitor and contractor awareness

Helps Comply With

Clear identification of reclaimed and non-potable water supplies can support workplace health and safety procedures and site water-management systems.

Signs should be positioned close to the relevant tap, outlet, tank or water source so there is no confusion about which supply the warning applies to.

FAQ

Why do I need a Reclaimed Water Do Not Drink Sign?
It warns people that the identified water supply is reclaimed water and must not be used as drinking water.

Where should I install the sign?
Install it directly beside reclaimed water taps, outlets, tanks or other access points where someone could reasonably mistake the supply for drinking water.

Is reclaimed water the same as drinking water?
No. Reclaimed water has been recovered or treated for specific non-drinking uses. The suitability of reclaimed water depends on the treatment process and its intended application, so it should not be assumed to be potable.

Looking for additional access control signage? View our range of No Entry Signs, Restricted Area Signs and Prohibition Signs for workplaces throughout New Zealand.

Not sure if this is the right sign for your workplace or facility? Read our guide “Prohibition Signs in the Workplace: What They Mean and Why They Matter” to learn about prohibition symbols, compliance requirements and when different prohibition signs should be used.

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NZS/AS 1319:1994 advocates simplicity and clarity in safety signage. To be effective, they should be easy to read and interpret at a glance.

The Standard is about the use of legible text and appropriate, simple symbols.

By simplifying the message, it reduces the risk of misinterpretation, which increases the chances of the sign’s warning or instruction being followed.

Enhancing the signs visibility through placement and colour

Placement and visibility will play a crucial role in the efficiency of safety signs.

The standard states that signs must be positioned near the hazard they are warning about, which ensures that the safety message is relevant. Also it advocates the use of contrasting colours for the background and lettering. This attention to the colour scheme will increase visibility and readability from a reasonable distance, which ensures the message is accessible.

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