Millions of Americans told they’ll be forced to drink potty water under new ‘toilet to tap’ law

A MAJOR change to drinking water sources has been met with significant pushback.

The new law would force millions of Americans to do the unthinkable and drink the same water they use in their toilets.

The City Commission of Daytona Beach, Florida is set to meet on Wednesday to discuss a proposed ordinance that could effectively ban the “toilet to tap” water initiative.

If approved and voted for by residents, it would ban reclaimed blackwater, or sewage water that has been treated and turned into safe drinking water, from entering freshwater sources.

This includes injection into local aquifers, as well as the City’s own public water system.

The toilet-to-tap recycling method is being promoted statewide to compensate for new development and population growth in the Sunshine State that has resulted in drinking water shortages.

However, some areas are seeing major pushback on the method, with the Volusia County Council voting 4-3 to reject a proposal on toilet-to-tap water making it to voting booths.

If the City Commission approves the ordinance, residents of Daytona Beach would have the chance to vote on the matter themselves in November, which activists against toilet-to-tap say is the right move.

“We want the people to be able to vote as to whether or not this is something we actually want to consider to sustain that rapid increase in population growth,” said Rich Yost of the Let Volusia Vote political committee to local CBS affiliate WKMG.

Yost argued that he wouldn’t let his family drink the recycled water, citing safety concerns as the reason why voters should make their voices heard on the matter in November.

Tampa and Polk counties are actively investing in toilet-to-tap recycling projects, while Altamonte Springs is using recycled water for irrigation but not for drinking.

Daytona Beach attempted to start a toilet-to-tap pilot program in 2018, but was forced to abandon it after pushback from residents.

A public hearing and final action on the ordinance is set for March 18 following Wednesday’s meeting.