{"id":263,"date":"2011-07-25T12:36:06","date_gmt":"2011-07-25T16:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.cotuitfiredistrict.org\/waterdepartment\/?page_id=263"},"modified":"2022-07-01T08:21:45","modified_gmt":"2022-07-01T12:21:45","slug":"water-conservation","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.cotuitfiredistrict.org\/waterdepartment\/water-conservation\/","title":{"rendered":"Water Conservation & Irrigation Policies"},"content":{"rendered":"

THE FINAL POLICY AS ADOPTED AND AMENDED CAN BE FOUND HERE<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Proposed\/Draft Irrigation Policy 2021: DRAFT POLICY<\/a><\/p>\n

THE HYDROGEOLOGIC TECHNICAL REPORT GROUNDWATER MODELING PROJECT OF GROUNDWATER SURFACE WATER INTERACTION OF THE LITTLE RIVER AND THE COTUIT WELL FIELD CAN BE FOUND: HERE<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Addition information regarding Fertigation Wells can be found by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The moratorium on installing new automatic in-ground irrigations systems has been extended through July 23, 2021 per vote of the Board of Water Commissioners on 6\/16\/21.<\/p>\n

Click the link below to view the Conservation Advisory:<\/p>\n

WATER CONSERVATION ADVISORY APRIL 2020<\/a><\/h3>\n

AUTOMATIC IN-GROUND IRRIGATION CONNECTION MORATORIUM EXTENDED<\/p>\n

On March 24, 2021 the Cotuit Water Commission voted unanimously to extend a moratorium on new connections to the Cotuit public drinking water supply for automatic, in-ground irrigation systems for an additional three months until June 24, 2021.\u00a0 The Commission plans to have a Regulation or Policy in place by that time.\u00a0 During the previous moratorium the Commission held a public workshop and has retained the services of a hydrogeologic consultant to evaluate the effects of pumping at the main wellfield upon flow in the Little River and associated wetlands.\u00a0 Preliminary results of this analysis suggest that the peak summer pumping rates are likely to be significantly reducing flow in the Little River.\u00a0 Final results of the analysis are expected to be presented at the Commissions April 21, 2021 meeting at 5:45 PM. Join us via zoom using the following link: https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/3462071880<\/a> .<\/p>\n

The Commission is concerned that peak summer pumping is exceeding our permit levels and that natural water bodies including streams and wetlands are being de-watered by the excessive pumping.\u00a0 Lawn irrigation is estimated to consume approximately 50% of the summer pumping.<\/p>\n

Among the items which the Commission is exploring are a permanent ban on new irrigation systems, upgrading and maintaining \u201csmart\u201d irrigation technologies, separate metering, premium pricing, eventual disconnections of existing irrigation systems and possible replacement with individual private on-lot irrigation wells.\u00a0 Residents may opt for installing their own on-lot private wells for irrigation taking the demand off the public drinking water system.\u00a0 With the new water rates that encourage conservation and reduced pumping, the costs associated with a private on-lot irrigation well are more favorable.<\/p>\n

How Much Water Do I Use?<\/h3>\n

In general, per capita water use ranges from 40 to 80gallons per day (gpd) in the eastern United States.<\/p>\n

Type of Usage Per Person<\/h3>\n