April 2016 Update

Dear Member:

April Weather

Although we were viewing ancient Inca waterworks and other sights, while touring in Peru, we heard that April was once again a very pleasant month at Belmont Country Club Estates. Temperatures were right at the normal 77 degrees F.  Rainfall of 1.05" was just slightly higher than normal.  Our lawns and gardens were not taxed by high heat, which we all know is now just around the corner.

This video shot in Tambomachay in the mountains above Cuzco illustrates an Inca water system. Due to water scarcity in the Andean region, advanced water management allowed the Inca to thrive and expand along much of the Pacific coast of South America. Serviving structures such as this one built in the 13 to 14th century, show the advanced hydraulic and civil engineering capabilities of the Inca.

Water Sharing

The pump in the Belmont Country Club well supplying drinking water to the club and restaurant stopped working on April 22.  BWC opened the interconnection between the two water systems and began shipping water to BCC until the pump can be repaired and is again functioning properly.  We will keep you apprised of the progress and will report when the cross connection is once again closed.

Neighborhood News

Returning from vacation in mid-April, we learned of he passing of David Callahan on April 4 at the age of 77.  David and his wife had only lived in the neighborhood for a short time prior to his passing.  Our condolences go out to MaryAnn and his family.

We have new faces in the neighborhood.  John and Trina Jensen purchased and will move in soon to Kelly and Monica Strickland's former home.  Also, Juan and Eneida Flores have moved into Chris Souza's former home.  Welcome to Belmont Country Club Estates.

Watering Rules

With the warming weather, it's time to start increasing the watering time for our lawns and gardens.  Once again, we will only be watering three days per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If you have a seasonal adjustment on your sprinkler controller, it's time to move to the 80% level. 

Water Conservation

Water usage in April was trending up with the warmer weather. Usage was 28% worse than the target but 11% better than last year. For the year, we are 14% better than the target and 27% better than last year. Click here for a larger view.