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Today's Letters: Meters for wells not the answer

By LETTERS TO THE EDITOR
Published March 5, 2007

Re: Give homeowners access to wells Feb. 27 letter to the editor

This is in answer to the letter by Victor Gonzalez regarding homeowners with wells being encouraged to water more often now that once-a-week watering is in effect.

I have had a well for 13 years and have always followed the county watering restrictions. If you read the new restrictions the limitations are placed on all residents, those with and without wells. The fines are the same. How does that encourage watering more frequently?

My well cost $1,600 to install and the cost was paid by me, the homeowner. The county places meters on water it delivers to my home. The cost of the delivery system is the reason for the meter.

This enables the county to recoup costs in purifying and delivering the water to my home. The county has absolutely no financial stake in delivering water to my well and since well owners face the same restrictions and fines as those without wells, meters should not even be considered.

The way taxes have gone up recently it's hard to believe that someone would actually advocate raising them by installing meters on wells that have been paid for by the homeowner.

I do agree with Mr. Gonzalez that the county has to reduce the number of new homes being built in the county. More homes equal more people, which results in higher water usage. It seems very irresponsible to continue building at the current rate when they believe there is a water crisis.

Further taxing the already overburdened resident is not the answer.

John Cemonuk, Spring Hill

Re: It's sprinklers, not rocket science March 2 letter to the editor

Suggestion could save our lawns

I'm glad to see someone has come up with a smart idea on watering lawns.

The idea of going back to twice-a-week, but just in the morning, sounds like a good way to help save our lawns.

Many of us spend a lot of money trying to keep our lawns and yards looking nice.

Richard Harding, Spring Hill

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