Our new irrigation well is now operational and pumping water nightly to the sprinkler zones on the berm along the west side of our property. The well is located at the base of the berm near the corner of Lexington North and Regent Streets. The Board plans to enclose the well equipment with a screen of arbor vitae evergreens so that it cannot be seen from the neighboring units or the street.
Previously these zones along the berm used municipal water but since our water and sewer bills were our largest single budget expense in 2007, the Board decided to invest in the well because it will immediately reduce our operating costs and it has an attractive payback period.
The well water has a high iron content that can cause staining on buildings and sidewalks, therefore we do not intend to use it for watering any landscaping other than on the berm.
