It is no surprise that some plants are affected by drought, but reclaimed water can also cause difficulties in some plant species. The main problem encountered is leaf burn due to high levels of salt in reclaimed water.
Some plants have a higher tolerance for salt than others.
The City of St. Petersburg, in cooperation with horticulturists, have recently compiled a list of plants common to landscapes in the area and their tolerance to salts in reclaimed water. Wastewater treatment is the cleaning of used water and sewage so it can be safely returned to our environment. It is the last line of defense against water pollution.