[TheDude]

Unless you have a large yard and a high water bill, I really doubt the water police will make you change anything you are doing. I don't even know when my sprinklers go on, I see it sometimes, and I am like, nice, water.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by JoMar

Correct me if I have this wrong but the water restrictions for irrigation which does not come from the Aquifer. If there is a surcharge it will be on potable water since that does come from the aquifer. Our irrigation water comes from ponds, run off, potties etc.? Looking at those areas it's pretty evident the water levels are down. Also, if they do a surcharge that isn't a penalty so if someone wanted to continue to water at the existing usage rate and were willing to pay the surcharge there would be no incentive for them to change their usage.

Not potties...............

[Uberschaf]

I believe Lake County is not in the restriction list.

[e-flyer]

Most have different types of sprinklers throughout the yard that require longer run times (rotors require 2x as much time), so a flat 10 mins per zone may not work. Adjust as necessary if you use the everyday approach. Will they limit the watering on the golf courses as well, I wonder if they are exempt?

[maryanna630]

I don't understand....if you read the restrictions, it says reclaimed water does not come under the restrictions at all. Our lawn uses non potable water so I believe the limits do not apply here in Lake Deaton.

[CFrance]

Originally Posted by NoMoSno

Short time, frequent watering, produces a shallow root system. Not good for drought conditions.

The root system is shallow anyway because of mostly sand and very little top soil. We're going to try it and see what happens. Certainly our twice-a-week longer watering is not working.

[Bogie Shooter]

Originally Posted by e-flyer

Most have different types of sprinklers throughout the yard that require longer run times (rotors require 2x as much time), so a flat 10 mins per zone may not work. Adjust as necessary if you use the everyday approach. Will they limit the watering on the golf courses as well, I wonder if they are exempt?

Already happened on the golf courses, as posted on one of the golf course conditions threads.

[sunny46]

Did anyone notice a 10% surcharge will be added to our bill as of 6/5???

[fred53]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

In the paper, it stated that starting June 5-Aug 1--watering of lawns in Sumter, Marion & Fruitland Park will be restricted to 1 day a week between 6pm -8pm

How many minutes will we be allowed to water on the allocated day & what day will we be allowed to water

down to where it states the watering for places that utilize reclaimed water to water your lawn. It might be enlightening.

[retiredguy123]

Apparently the water restriction will be voluntary if you use reclaimed water for irrigation. I think this will apply to most homes in The Villages located south of Route 466.

[biker1]

The actual language is as follows:

Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, unless blended with another water source or restricted by the local government or utility.

Do you know for a fact that there are no restrictions by the local government or utility?

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Apparently the water restriction will be voluntary if you use reclaimed water for irrigation. I think this will apply to most homes in The Villages located south of Route 466.

[retiredguy123]

Originally Posted by biker1

The actual language is as follows:

Reclaimed Water
Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours, unless blended with another water source or restricted by the local government or utility.

Do you know for a fact that there are no restrictions by the local government or utility?

I'm not certain of anything except death and taxes. But, I have looked at the Sumter County website and several of the local jurisdiction websites, and they are pretty consistent to exempt reclaimed water from mandatory water usage.

[biker1]

Yes, I get that. The real question is whether there are other mandates from the local government that require compliance.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

I'm not certain of anything except death and taxes. But, I have looked at the Sumter County website and several of the local jurisdiction websites, and they are pretty consistent to exempt reclaimed water from mandatory water usage.

[retiredguy123]

Well, if you live in a city or other local jurisdiction, they will need to inform you of their specific rules and mandates. Otherwise, I would think that the county rules will prevail. But, it makes sense that water that is reused without being reprocessed should be available to water your lawn.

[biker1]

Lot of speculation there. Basically, all we know is starting June 5 you can only water 1 day per week. I would not speculate that it doesn't apply to those areas of The Villages where recycled water is being used because we don't know if the local government has mandated, or not, that you can only water one day per week with recycled water.

Originally Posted by retiredguy123

Well, if you live in a city or other local jurisdiction, they will need to inform you of their specific rules and mandates. Otherwise, I would think that the county rules will prevail. But, it makes sense that water that is reused without being reprocessed should be available to water your lawn.