Watering ban question

[hoosierdoc]

I live in Greenwood but get my water from Bargersville utilities. Bargersville has a watering restriction but I pay taxes to Greenwood. Am I covered by that restriction?

 

[IndyGunworks]

I would go off of address before where the water actually comes from as thats probably how its going to be enforced.

 

[hoosierdoc]

That was my assumption since the utility can't enforce ordinances to my knOwledge. My neighbor thought we were affected and pointed out we got a letter in our newspaper slot (I missed it)

 

[MrsGungho]

I saw on the news tonight that some residents in Carmel are supplied water by Citizens Water, which is Indianapolis water, they are not affected and Citizens is asking Carmel to a watering ban also so that these (I think) 3,000 customers will have to conserve same as Indianapolis citizens.
So I would say after seeing that on the news, you are not affected

 

[Mr Evilwrench]

Well, it may be brown, but less grass I have to cut, so it doesn't bug me.

 

[IndyBeerman]

It's not where you pay taxes, it's where you get your water.

Bargersville threw up a ban, your now restricted.

 

[88GT]

It's not where you pay taxes, it's where you get your water.

Bargersville threw up a ban, your now restricted.

That's how it should be since he's drawing from the affected water source, but apparently anybody will look for any reason not to ration his usage.

 

[churchmouse]

We are watering our garden and that is all. Rain barrels dry as are most folks.

 

[bigus_D]

It's not where you get your water, it's where you live. Just to directly refute and correct the post above.

Note: citizens water hasn't impossed a ban, the indianapolis mayor did. Like another poster said, he has no jurisdiction over Carmel.

That said, I've been conserving water for a month now... But I'm also on a well. The garden does get water, but never through a sprinkler. The grass? Hogwash. Who really NEEDS to ever water grass?

 

[abnk]

It's not where you get your water, it's where you live. Just to directly refute and correct the post above.

Note: citizens water hasn't impossed a ban, the indianapolis mayor did. Like another poster said, he has no jurisdiction over Carmel.

That said, I've been conserving water for a month now... But I'm also on a well. The garden does get water, but never through a sprinkler. The grass? Hogwash. Who really NEEDS to ever water grass?

This is correct. However, it would be inconsiderate to not conserve. As my senior DS Jarvey would say, "Don't be a buddy****er."

 

[MrsGungho]

This is correct. However, it would be inconsiderate to not conserve. As my senior DS Jarvey would say, "Don't be a buddy****er."

exactly, people not conserving is what has led to the govt intrusion and mandating it.

 

[hoosierdoc]

That's how it should be since he's drawing from the affected water source, but apparently anybody will look for any reason not to ration his usage.

I'm sure you are using the global "his" and not directing that at me. I could double my watering schedule and still be within the restriction.

As a real estate broker, can you explain the jurisdiction a city I don't live in has over me?

 

[hoosierdoc]

exactly, people not conserving is what has led to the govt intrusion and mandating it.

No... Lack of rainfall has led to that...

 

[MrsGungho]

No... Lack of rainfall has led to that...

correct but when resources run low, it is wise to conserve. Some people just didn't/don't feel the need to unless the govt steps in

 

[abnk]

No... Lack of rainfall has led to that...

There was a voluntary restriction that did not yeild the desired results. After one week of voluntary restrictions, 40 million gallons were conserved. In three days of ban, 75 million gallons were conserved. That's double. I am relying on Fox59 for the numbers.

I don't mean to antagonize our resident doctor, but the resevoir levels can be managed if citizens do their part despite of the lack of rainfall.

I am doing my part by cutting showers completely.

 

[hoosierdoc]

correct but when resources run low, it is wise to conserve. Some people just didn't/don't feel the need to unless the govt steps in

Ah yes, government mandating wisdom upon its citizens. I'm just testy from the rip a few posts above based on what appears to be pure gall

 

[MrsGungho]

Ah yes, government mandating wisdom upon its citizens. I'm just testy from the rip a few posts above based on what appears to be pure gall

I don't agree with govt mandating either. I chose to conserve before it ever came to that.

 

[hoosierdoc]

I don't mean to antagonize our resident doctor, but the resevoir levels can be managed if citizens do their part despite of the lack of rainfall.

I am doing my part by cutting showers completely.

I'm not a resident, I'm an attending

Curious, how are you maintaining the level of cleanliness iNGO has come to expect?

 

[abnk]

I don't agree with govt mandating either. I chose to conserve before it ever came to that.

I'd rather have the govt. enforce the water restrictions than seatbelt violations and other silly stuff.

I'm not a resident, I'm an attending

No offense meant. I meant you're a doctor who virtually resides in INGO.

 

[hoosierdoc]

No offense meant. I meant you're a doctor who virtually resides in INGO.

I know, that's why I put the winkie face emoticon. I'm one of the more laid back, self effacing docs you'll meet.

To tweak some people in this thread: some bans include filling a new swimming pool. If I call a "pool water" truck and have it deliver me water obtained either privately or from a municipality without a ban, should I be fined? Is that the way "it should be"? Does the city also ban the import of a given utility?