StacyLynn624
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Posts: 1061
Loc: West Side
Reg: 09-24-04
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06-25-14 12:12 AM - Post#169340
In response to SB
I just don't understand how you think that a PITA process THAT NO ONE KNOWS ABOUT is a bigger deterrent than a much larger water bill? It really is that simple.
But wait, you work for the Government, and the Government is always right and can do no wrong.
Answered my own question there. 
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Cheatham Parent
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Posts: 223
Reg: 01-23-11
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06-25-14 08:26 AM - Post#169342
In response to SB
In yesterday's City Council meeting, it was reported that Allen has achieved a 23.3% reduction since Oct 1st, which is among the top in the water district(10% was the target). They mentioned one city has achieved a slightly higher reduction. So apparently, in spite of the many many violations we see everyday, overall our city seems to be doing our part.
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Jeremy
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Posts: 442
Loc: Allen, Tx
Reg: 06-20-11
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06-25-14 09:21 AM - Post#169344
In response to Cheatham Parent
I believe they are also considering allowing hand watering of lawns... as opposed to just trees, shrubs, and foundations. I can't find the article I read though.
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DrivinTooFast
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Posts: 1851
Reg: 02-20-08
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06-25-14 09:22 AM - Post#169345
In response to Cheatham Parent
In yesterday's City Council meeting, it was reported that Allen has achieved a 23.3% reduction since Oct 1st, which is among the top in the water district(10% was the target). They mentioned one city has achieved a slightly higher reduction. So apparently, in spite of the many many violations we see everyday, overall our city seems to be doing our part.
Not questioning the impact of reduced watering on the load. This is a matter of EFFICIENCY and due process not effectiveness.
Do we need to spend over $1MM per year to patrol the watering rules?
Do we need to create a presumptive guilty people intensive enforcement process in order to make an example out of citizens who may or may not be guilty?
Is that really the job of government?
Keep in mind most people had their sprinklers set on the builders every other day 10 minutes per zone setting at the beginning of the water reduction process. Never touched them. Just about everyone has touched their sprinkler settings in the past 2 years of water restrictions. That action alone has had the greatest impact.
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jogo
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Reg: 08-31-05
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06-25-14 09:22 AM - Post#169346
In response to StacyLynn624
exactly StacyLynn 
In yesterday's City Council meeting, it was reported that Allen has achieved a 23.3% reduction since Oct 1st, which is among the top in the water district(10% was the target). They mentioned one city has achieved a slightly higher reduction. So apparently, in spite of the many many violations we see everyday, overall our city seems to be doing our part.
Our city seems to be doing more than our part. Do we get some prize for using the least water or making our citizens jump through more hoops for breaking the ordinance? Other cities have just gone to Stage 3 while Allen has been under it for so long that I can't even remember Stage 2. That is what doesn't make any sense to me. (This is more just a general comment, not a direct question to you Cheatham).
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DrivinTooFast
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Posts: 1851
Reg: 02-20-08
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06-26-14 04:16 PM - Post#169401
In response to jogo
Actually, if we do our part or more than our part our water rates go UP. Allen has already paid for the water allocation. If we exceed targets then our water rates go up to cover the nut already spent on water. I know it's crazy but it's true.
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DrivinTooFast
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Posts: 1851
Reg: 02-20-08
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06-26-14 04:17 PM - Post#169402
In response to Jeremy
I believe they are also considering allowing hand watering of lawns... as opposed to just trees, shrubs, and foundations. I can't find the article I read though.
If I pass out on my lawn and my hand is on the sprinkler system - Am I had watering??
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SB
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Reg: 09-07-03
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06-26-14 05:17 PM - Post#169404
In response to DrivinTooFast
Be sure to tie that hose to your hand so that it won't slip away if you fall asleep.
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