§ 24-191. Irrigation sprinkler system.

The rates charged for irrigation systems shall be the standard water and sewer rates for the appropriate customer class, as specified in Appendix A—User Charge Tables for Okaloosa County Water and Sewer User Charge Ordinance. Separate water meters for irrigation purposes are prohibited, except for residential single family customers meeting all of the following strict conditions:

(1)

That the customer shall have both water and sewer service provided by Okaloosa County Water and Sewer.

(2)

That the customer shall provide written documentation that they cannot install an irrigation well utilizing the sand and gravel aquifer. This shall consist of a notarized written statement from a licensed well drilling contractor stating that the sand and gravel aquifer is not accessible on that customer's property, or a notarized copy of a legally binding homeowner's association covenant which prohibits the customer from installing irrigation well.

(3)

That the customer shall be responsible for the cost of the installation of the irrigation meter by the Okaloosa County Water and Sewer System as specified in Appendix A—User Charge Tables for Okaloosa County Water and Sewer User Charge Ordinance. The customer shall be responsible for having a licensed plumber or licensed lawn irrigation contractor connect their irrigation system to the irrigation meter, after obtaining all required permits. Installation of an automatic rain sensor shutoff shall also be required.

(4)

That the total consumption of the customer's domestic and irrigation meters shall be combined and subject to the inclining block rate structure for residential single family water consumption as specified in Appendix A—User Charge Tables for Okaloosa County Water and Sewer User Charge Ordinance. The consumption recorded by the irrigation meter shall not be subject to sewer consumption charges.

The board discourages the use of potable water for irrigation purposes and encourages the use of reclaimed water and sand and gravel aquifer wells for irrigation purposes, where available, for irrigation.

( Ord. No. 16-16 , § 1, 9-6-16)