Note: Taken from May 2009 Newsletter
COLLIER COUNTY WATER SUPPLY "BACK FLOW VALVES"
A meeting was held on April 7, 2009, at the Clubhouse and the Director of the Collier County Water Department gave a presentation on the upcoming "back flow valves" that are designed to protect your water system.
One of the most important things for you, the homeowner, is to protect these two pipes and valves that will be sticking up from your lawn at your meter area. Some residents that have the valves already installed have put some decorative concrete borders around them in order to prevent the yard people from accidentally hitting them with their equipment.
The cost of repairing and loss of water is the homeowners’ responsibility.
All residents will be having these valves installed as soon as the county schedules them.
Len Bulat
For the Board of Directors
Collier County Backflow Valve
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD (ARB) INFORMATION ON BACK FLOW VALVES
In addition to knowing your responsibilities with regard to these devices, you should also be aware that our covenants restrict the ways in which you are permitted to hide or camouflage them.
Since the Board of Directors has ruled that in accordance with covenants 7.6 and 7.12 Decorative Lawn Structures are not permitted, you may not use any form of fencing or artificial decoration (such as a fake rock) to hide these devices, regardless of what Collier County may permit. Instead, it is suggested that you use shrubs, gravel or other forms of decorative edging to protect the device from accidental damage. If using shrubs, be certain to leave an opening on one side of at least three feet (3 ft) and an additional eighteen inches (18") on the other three sides for access by Collier Water maintenance and testing personnel.
Webmaster's note:
Collier County Water Dept says these valves will be tested periodically. This may happen when you are away for an extended period. If you turn off your water at the meter, those testing the valve will have to turn it on to test the valve. They may not remember to turn it off. If someone checks on your home, have them check that the water is off. This is as easy as turning on a faucet.
