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Old 06-13-2025, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by shut the front door View Post
Above 466, where we irrigate with potable water instead of the "dirty" stuff, /the cost is as follows:

0-11,000 GAL @ $1.70/1,000 GAL

11,001-18,000 GAL @ $3.40/1000 GAL

18,001 AND UP @ $5.02/1000 GAL

All prices are apparently lower than the "dirty" water and significantly below a gallon of gas.
The concept of reclaimed water appeals to my eco-sense. Sadly, it doesn't translate to my practical sense or my sense of self preservation as it is more costly for a product that is only good for dumping on the dirt. Possibly not even that good. I've often suspected that the irrigation water is, at least, partially responsible for the crapgrass, weeds, mold and other undesirable issues with the yards and home exteriors. If I happen to get sprayed for some reason, I go in ASAP, shower well (not just rinse off) change my clothes, wash the dirty clothes and hope a vitamin C can stand up to any nasty bug or parasite that might have gotten to me.
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