Phase III water shortage restrictions!

[jsw14]

Phase III Water Shortage for Northern Counties
Effective Dates and Affected Areas �Modified Phase III water shortage restrictions are scheduled to begin on March 10, 2012 and expire on June 30, 2012.
�The restrictions affect Hernando, Citrus, Sumter, Lake and Levy counties as well as the City of Dunnellon and The Villages in Marion County.
Lawn Watering Schedule and Times

�Lawn watering is limited to a once-per-week schedule. The following is a schedule and summary of the restrictions unless your city or county has a different once-per-week schedule or more stringent restrictions.

Addresses with �house numbers� � May only irrigate on �
Ending in 0 or 1 Monday
Ending in 2 or 3 Tuesday
Ending in 4 or 5 Wednesday
Ending in 6 or 7 Thursday
Ending in 8 or 9 Friday



�Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, the allowable watering hours are before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. regardless of property size.
Landscape Watering Schedule and Times

�Handwatering and microirrigation of plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day, but is limited to the hours of before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m.

New Lawns & Plants

�New lawns and plants have a 60-day establishment period. On days 1-30, they may be watered any day of the week. During days 31-60, they may be watered approximately every other day. Even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Odd-numbered addresses may be watered on Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Fountains

�Fountains and other aesthetic water features may only operate four hours per day. The regular hours of operation can be selected by the owner, but must be posted (see list of exemptions such as water features that also provide aerification to koi ponds).

Car Washing

�Car washing is limited to once per week on the designated watering day for the location.
�Fundraiser and commercial car washes, including mobile detailing businesses, may still operate on any day.
�Emergency and other first responder vehicles may still be washed on any day as needed.

Pressure Washing

�Pressure washing is allowed for necessary purposes such as prior to painting or sealing, in order to maintain a paint or material warranty, to address a health or safety hazard and to comply with health laws.
�Aesthetic concerns, even those raised by an HOA in accordance with its deed restrictions, do not constitute a �necessary� purpose.

Has anyone else receved a email on the water shortage??

[skyguy79]

No! Where was the email sent from?

[jsw14]

Special CDD4 e-note>>> peteshaughnessy34@gmail.com

From Springdale East Social Club......

[skyguy79]

Thanks!

[billethkid]

those have been the summer watering rules for the past 6+ years.

btk

[jsw14]

those have been the summer watering rules for the past 6+ years.

btk
Hmmmmm, This is the first time I have herd of them. we moved here in May of last year & everybody was waterin just about everyday.........

[English Ivy]

those have been the summer watering rules for the past 6+ years.

btk

That may be true in Marion or Lake counties, but we've been in Sumter County district 7 since 2006 and it was only about a year ago that we were allowed to water twice a week. Up till that time we were on once a week restrictions year round. Now we're back to once a week restrictions.

Although like so many things arounds here, many people will think this does not apply to them.

And it doesn't matter if you got an email because it was published in the paper earlier this week.

[joanofarctv]

:wave:Great information! Thanks!

[keithwand]

Does The Villages use reclaimed water AKA Gray water for irrigation?
Here in Baldwin Park (Orlando) we do and can water as often as we wish with no restrictions other than common sense.

Speaking of which, does TV get the daily summer afternoon rains like Orlando when the East and West coast winds meet in the afternoons creating thunder showers?

[Graytop]

Does The Villages use reclaimed water AKA Gray water for irrigation?
Here in Baldwin Park (Orlando) we do and can water as often as we wish with no restrictions other than common sense.

Speaking of which, does TV get the daily summer afternoon rains like Orlando when the East and West coast winds meet in the afternoons creating thunder showers?

They do in the newer parts of The Villages. Yes, we also get the afternoon showers, usually starts around June or so....

[jsw14]

That may be true in Marion or Lake counties, but we've been in Sumter County district 7 since 2006 and it was only about a year ago that we were allowed to water twice a week. Up till that time we were on once a week restrictions year round. Now we're back to once a week restrictions.

Although like so many things arounds here, many people will think this does not apply to them.

And it doesn't matter if you got an email because it was published in the paper earlier this week.

Not everybody get's the paper. Thats why I posted it on TOTV. :smiley: Just want'in y'all to know, because TOTV has Great info for Newbie's/Wan-ta-beee's.:smiley: Thx Ivy:smiley:

[The Shadow]

If water needs to be rationed, why are building permits still issued?

[janmcn]

If water needs to be rationed, why are building permits still issued?

Perhaps because the Morse family controls the permitting office?

[graciegirl]

They do in the newer parts of The Villages. Yes, we also get the afternoon showers, usually starts around June or so....

I don't know what gray water is, but I am guessing from the dishwasher, wash machine and shower. We use water held in retention ponds...or if you are living on one...they are called "the lakes", for lawn irrigation south of 466.

[graciegirl]

Perhaps because the Morse family controls the permitting office?

Someone else get this one?

[BOMBERO]

Perhaps because the Morse family controls the permitting office?

:shrug: Were you bitten by a Morse when you were a child? :jester:

[swimdawg]

:shrug: Were you bitten by a Morse when you were a child? :jester:

It's early in the day to give "THE Award"....but this is too good to pass up.

Congrats, Bombero....you win the Swimdawg Post of the Day Award! :eclipsee_gold_cup:

[janmcn]

If Gracie Girl and Bombero think there's any official in Sumter County, elected or appointed, that's going to say no to the Morse family, you haven't lived in Sumter County very long.

[downeaster]

Hmmmmm, This is the first time I have herd of them. we moved here in May of last year & everybody was waterin just about everyday.........

That is because the rules are ignored by a lot of people and largely unenforced.

There are also some Snowbirds who are unaware of them and are not here to reset their controls.

[graciegirl]

Correct me if I am wrong. Water restrictions are all over Florida.

[janmcn]

Correct me if I am wrong. Water restrictions are all over Florida.

You are correct. Water is a precious commodity in Florida. Recycled water is not used north of 466, so lawn watering is done with the same water we shower with and drink. Most summers there's no need to even run the sprinklers.