The City of Naples is planning for the expansion of its reclaimed water system. While there are many uses for reclaimed water, the most prevalent usage is for outdoor landscape irrigation. Benefits of reclaimed water include:

- No water restrictions for irrigating with reclaimed water
- Irrigation using reclaimed water is allowed 7 days per week
- Reduces potable water demand on our groundwater aquifer
- Delays capital expense of expanding the City's potable water treatment facility
- Reduces surface water discharge to Naples Bay
- Offers you savings on your utility bill

The current rate for reclaimed water furnished by the City of Naples is $0.66 per 1,000 gallons used. By comparison, the current rate for potable water ranges from $1.34 to $4.01 per 1,000 gallons used (plus a base charge). The more potable water used by a customer, the higher the potable water rate per each 1,000 gallons.

The purpose of this survey is to determine if customers in your area would be interested in connecting to a reclaimed water system. By participating in this survey, you are under no obligation to connect.

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POTENTIAL IMPACT(S) TO YOUR BI-MONTHLY BILL

Customers will typically notice a savings in their water & sewer bills when using reclaimed water for outdoor irrigation needs. In a study performed by the South Florida Water Management District in 2002, it was estimated that as much as 65% of the potable water usage in the Naples Area is attributable to outdoor irrigation.

The City would provide the reclaimed water piping to your property line. At that point, property owners would be responsible for any necessary piping on their property to connect their irrigation system to the reclaimed water service at the property line. All properties with reclaimed water service must have a backflow prevention device installed on their potable water connection(s). Additionally, a pressure reducing valve may be necessary. These cost(s) are the responsibility of the property owner.

Based upon a random sample of plumbers in the Naples area, anticipated homeowner costs may be in the following ranges for a typical residential installation:

- - - Backflow prevention device: $ 1,000 to $1,500
- - - Pressure reducing valve & miscellaneous irrigation piping: $200 to $1,000 (depending upon length required for connection)

Actual pricing would be dependent upon your specific site. Commercial, condominium and multifamily would require larger diameter backflow prevention devices and piping, which would be a higher cost than outlined above.

Below are diagrams of typical properties depicting how you might connect to the reclaimed water system, depending on whether you currently have a separate sprinkler meter. The piping and backflow prevention device shown in RED is what would be the responsibility of the property owner.

POTENTIAL IMPACT(S) TO YOUR BI-MONTHLY BILL<br><br>Customers will typically notice a savings in their water &amp; sewer bills when using reclaimed water for outdoor irrigation needs. In a study performed by the South Florida Water Management District in 2002, it was estimated that as much as 65% of the potable water usage in the Naples Area is attributable to outdoor irrigation. <br><br>The City would provide the reclaimed water piping to your property line. At that point, property owners would be responsible for any necessary piping on their property to connect their irrigation system to the reclaimed water service at the property line. All properties with reclaimed water service must have a backflow prevention device installed on their potable water connection(s). Additionally, a pressure reducing valve may be necessary. These cost(s) are the responsibility of the property owner. <br><br>Based upon a random sample of plumbers in the Naples area, anticipated homeowner costs may be in the following ranges for a typical residential installation:<br><br>- - - Backflow prevention device: $ 1,000 to $1,500 <br>- - - Pressure reducing valve &amp; miscellaneous irrigation piping: $200 to $1,000 (depending upon length required for connection)<br><br>Actual pricing would be dependent upon your specific site. Commercial, condominium and multifamily would require larger diameter backflow prevention devices and piping, which would be a higher cost than outlined above.<br><br>Below are diagrams of typical properties depicting how you might connect to the reclaimed water system, depending on whether you currently have a separate sprinkler meter. The piping and backflow prevention device shown in RED is what would be the responsibility of the property owner.<br>

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Below is a photograph of a typical residential backflow prevention device.

Below is a photograph of a typical residential backflow prevention device.

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The following examples depict the typical savings that a residential customer and multifamily customer might experience if they choose to connect to the reclaimed water system (based on water usage).

Additionally, if a property already has a backflow prevention device on the potable water connection(s), the property owner's assumed cost to connect to the reclaimed water system presented in the tables below will be significantly less.

The following examples depict the typical savings that a residential customer and multifamily customer might experience if they choose to connect to the reclaimed water system (based on water usage). <br><br>Additionally, if a property already has a backflow prevention device on the potable water connection(s), the property owner's assumed cost to connect to the reclaimed water system presented in the tables below will be significantly less.<br>

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Most multi-family units currently irrigate their landscaping using potable water with a separate Sprinkler Meter. Typically, the property owner has already installed the backflow prevention device. In this case, the property owner would only have to disconnect the sprinkler meter and connect the irrigation system to the reclaimed meter.

Properties using sprinkler meters currently have a base charge included in their bills. For a 2-inch sprinkler meter, the base charge is $132.42 per billing cycle. There is no base charge associated with reclaimed water meters.

Shown below are typical savings associated with converting a 2-inch sprinker meter to reclaimed water.

Most multi-family units currently irrigate their landscaping using potable water with a separate Sprinkler Meter. Typically, the property owner has already installed the backflow prevention device. In this case, the property owner would only have to disconnect the sprinkler meter and connect the irrigation system to the reclaimed meter.<br><br>Properties using sprinkler meters currently have a base charge included in their bills. For a 2-inch sprinkler meter, the base charge is $132.42 per billing cycle. There is no base charge associated with reclaimed water meters.<br><br>Shown below are typical savings associated with converting a 2-inch sprinker meter to reclaimed water.<br>

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* 1. As provided on the post card that you received in the mail, please select the area that you are located:

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* 2. Should the City Expand reclaimed water service into your neighborhood?

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* 3. Please check the type of water meters that you currently have for your property (check all that apply)

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* 4. Do you currently have a private water well on your property for your landscape irrigation needs?

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* 5. My property is a:

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* 6. Please provide your Naples property information.

If you have multiple properties, please enter the additional property address(es) in Question 7.

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* 7. If you have additional properties in Naples (other than the property indicated in Question 6), please provide the street address below:

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