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LCSA Seeks Mandatory Water Restrictions

Discussion in 'Broadlands Community Issues' started by section84, Oct 2, 2007.

  1. gryphon

    gryphon Banned User

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    Thanks for sharing this. I just called. I also added that, if I saw it happen again, I would take a picture and call the county.
     
  2. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    Van Metre. The HOA does not pay for ANY water trucks.
     
  3. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    The water irrigation system used in Broadlands is on wells and therefore not subject to any LCSA water restrictions. They don't use LCSA water.
     
  4. jim

    jim New Member

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    A couple of items:

    1. Is Fairfax instituting water restrictions? (Nothing on their website yet) The reservoirs and water treatment plants in Loudoun County are actually owned by Fairfax entities and LCSA buys its water from them. From the LCSA website:

    "LCSA provides public water and sewer service to residents of the unincorporated areas of Loudoun. It's mainly the residents living East of Route 15 to the Fairfax County line, not including The Town of Leesburg or Dulles Airport. Customers in this area receive water that has been purchased by LCSA from the City of Fairfax and Fairfax Water. The City of Fairfax gets its water from Goose Creek in Ashburn and Fairfax Water obtains its supply from the Potomac River."


    2. In my opinion, they should have gone after the automatic watering first and then gone to the washing of driveways and use of fountains, then to swimming pools and car washing, and then last to water in restaurants. Go after the big waste first - the need for green grass.

    I may apply for a car washing waiver anyway: http://www.lcsa.org/documents/RequestRelief_waiverrequest.pdf

    But on the upside, hey Beahmer, it looks like your car will stay clean now...

    -Jim
     
  5. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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  6. magius

    magius New Member

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    Good to know. However, since the real problem is the drought (not LCSA placing restrictions for fun), shouldn't they play nice and control their water usage? Wells are affected by the drought too (depending on their source), aren't they?
     
  7. vacliff

    vacliff "You shouldn't say that."

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    They rely on underground water auqifers hundreds of feet below the service and it takes a long time before they are affected by the lack of water run-off on the surface. LCSA relies on water "trapped" on the surface in reservoirs.

    If there is a public outcry from the community to stop irrigating, I would support it. Don't know if the other Board members would.
     
  8. Dutchml

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    The water restrictions are not being enforced until October 9. Until then, all the complaints are falling on deaf ears. And by then, there should be grass sprouting out of the middle of the roads all over Southern Walk.
     
  9. StephNBen

    StephNBen Southern Walk Resident

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    Thanks magius, I will give them a call tomorrow. It really upsets me, but I guess I am not surprised, Van Metre continues to go down hill...
     
  10. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    Dutchml, that's contrary to what I'm reading on the LCSA website. Is this information directly from LCSA?
     
  11. T8erman

    T8erman Well-Known Member

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    Various electronic roads sign throughout the area have stated IMMEDIATELY.
     
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  12. magius

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    At the very least Van Metre should re-direct or change the type of heads they use on the sprinklers. As it stands a lot of water spills of on the streets due to bad positioning and even some sprinklers that point almost straight to the road. There is one right next to the entrance to the Van Metre model homes that almost always ends up rotating over to the road...
     
  13. Mr. Linux

    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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    I agree; I'll bring this up at our next HOA meeting next week.
     
  14. Dutchml

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    Mr. Linux Senior Member & Moderator Forum Staff

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  16. beahmer

    beahmer Member

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    Good Luck - I have been beating on VM for months about the "Constant" (daily) watering of some of the areas and the assoicated roadways and have been given every excuse possible as to why it is that way (no rain, when it rained it wasnt enough,etc...). I basically gave up.

    Im guessing the big man likes green grass when he rolls in to the area..... :)
     
  17. KTdid

    KTdid Well-Known Member

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    Does anyone know of a sprinkler mechanism that can be attached to a small rain water holding tank? I collect a lot of water from my dehumidifier and while it does not contain minerals it would provide moisture to my plants. When it's set to low, I can collect 40 pints a day. I just need an easier way to deliver the water besides using buckets.
     
  18. Dutchml

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    I think it makes them look lazy and incompetent. It would take a sprinkler company 15 minutes to adjust the sprinklers and timing of the system, they just won't do it. I get a car wash every time I go to Harris Teeter.
     
  19. beahmer

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    That is my point exactly - now that I cant wash it at home though maybe I wont mind as much - LOL
     
  20. GeorgeSC

    GeorgeSC Southern Walker

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    Hmmmm this is a good idea!!!! mine collects about 40 pints as well...
    I am gonna bust out my dehumidifier to collect water for my plants and to wash my car. :happygrin:
     

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