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Reclaimed Water Use Cutbacks Requested
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Published: June 11, 2008
DUNEDIN -- Dunedin, Tarpon Springs and Pinellas County called on residents to drastically limit use of reclaimed water to irrigate lawns so there is enough for everyone until the recent drought is but a memory
On Wednesday, Tarpon Springs was forced to temporarily turn off its reclaimed water service to customers. Heavy consumption and drought conditions have left its reclaimed water supply depleted.
Limited shutdowns will still be necessary when tanks near empty, city reclaimed water officials announced.
Tarpon Springs officials asked city reclaimed water customers to voluntarily restrict use to only two days a week, between 4 p.m. and 10 a.m.
Doug Hutchens, Dunedin public works director, said drought conditions have boosted the demand for reclaimed water past the available supply.
As a result, reclaimed water customers in Dunedin have been told they may experience low pressure or interrupted service. The situation will improve once the rainy season begins, according to Hutchens.
Dunedin customers were reminded to only water on their assigned days and not between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. and from 10 p.m. until 5 a.m. or on Wednesdays.
Pinellas County Utilities announced its north county reclaimed water system is being stressed beyond limits. Its use must be immediately and substantially reduced, county utility officials said.
The county asked its reclaimed water customers to voluntarily reduce consumption or it may become necessary to implement zoned reductions.
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