Because it's... The Villages! The same reason gasoline costs more here than just a few miles outside the bubble...

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.

Can't say I blame you. I've been in areas and smelled that non-potable water. I guess people get used to it, but it made me nauseous.

When you were considering all costs of ownership here did you ask about the way the water bill is calculated? It’s easy to see a sample invoice including g all fees and costs online. They’re often distributed with the listing info.

If that's all you're using a month how is your grass still alive?������������*♂️

Not first home, but, like finally marrying your new mate, it might have escaped notice that new love produces enough ear wax to make a large candle everyday. You don't expect to have to test the irrigation water.

Overreacting a little bit????

Perhaps. But I'd rather be over protected than under protected. Especially when the sprinklers run at night and the water glows in the dark.

I grow tired of these posts with outrageous edge cases presented as the norm

Sorry to hear that. What kind of stuff gets you excited? What would you like to talk about? What ever it is, someone will reply. You might not get exactly what you want, but at least you know someone is paying attention.

Sure did. It was there then wasn't. Here we go again.

Glows in the dark? Mine doesn’t.

You might finally have enough and do like me and get out. I moved back to the north Georgia Mountains to escape. I do not mind paying small state income taxes in exchange for inexpensive: Gas, water, property taxes, home insurance, no toll roads, no HOA fees, power bills. Florida is out of control on expenses. My water bill is back to $45/month. Home insurance 1200. Property taxes 2200. On and on it goes. North Georgia mountains is a better value and much more temperate climate.

No matter where I’ve lived in the US, my water bills have had a base usage. Always. It’s the same here.

I have no idea how you are paying $50 a month for 9 gallons of irrigation water? My last bill shows $10.46 for irrigation base and and $15.35 for 5,350 gallons. So how am I paying $25.81 for over 5000 gallons and you're paying $50+ for 9 gallons, make it make sense!