Irrigation systems put out a lot of water with no effort by the homeowner - just push a button. Most people are not going to stand outside and water for extended periods of time so the amount of water consumed will not be very high, in general. You go after the big fish when you are trying to reduce consumption.
I am not certain but I believe the term "reclaimed water" (in the context of the SWFWMD) refers to treated water from the sewage treatment facilities as opposed to rain water collected in the retention ponds. If that definition is in fact correct, then reclaimed water is not used for residential irrigation in The Villages.
Reclaimed water - Wikipedia
Reclaimed or recycled water (also called wastewater reuse or water reclamation) is the process of converting wastewater into water that can be reused for other purposes. Reuse may include irrigation of gardens and agricultural fields or replenishing surface water and groundwater (i.e., groundwater recharge).
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Originally Posted by golfing eagles
South of 466 the irrigation is primarily reclaimed water, held in retention ponds, so
"These restrictions apply to the use of wells and surface sources such as ponds, rivers and canals, in addition to utility-supplied water."
That being said, the rules are not clearly written. It also makes little sense that you are permitted to stand outside and water your plants for 12 hours, but cannot turn on that sprinkler zone for 2 minutes.
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