August 2016 Update

Dear Member:

August Weather

August daily high temperatures averaged a normal 98 degrees for the month.  Average low temperatures were 2 degrees higher than the normal 65 degrees. It did not rain except for the abundance of water from sprinklers.  

Traffic

There seems to be much more traffic around the Sanders Court circle than there was in the past.  Along with the increased traffic, there are also now more young children in the neighborhood and more are on the way.  Please watch your speed. 

Well Depth

The water depth of our well along with the draw down (the depth with the pump running), was measured in August.  Good news, the water level was at 78 feet, nearly the same as it was last September. Click here for a larger view.

Water filters

Occasionally, we all have issues with scale and sand in our water lines. Mostly it's just an irritation when filters in faucets and shower heads plug up and need cleaning.High efficiency clothes washers, however, pose a new and bigger problem. These new designs are much more sensitive to sand and scale. The hose filters, included with these washers, do remove the sediment, but require cleaning often and that's a bigger job. These washers will not operate with reduced water flows from the buildup of particulates.
One solution that works is the installation of sediment filters. Filters last about 6 months and the cost is less than $100 to install (DIY) and $20 per year for filters to keep your washer running happily. It will blink its lights and sing little tunes.

Dick Walker

Old friend and former neighbor Dick Walker passed away in August at his home in Acworth Georgia where he had lived for many years. Our deepest condolences to his daughter Dawn Walker and her family.

Propane

A local propane supplier is interested in supplying all propane to users in the neighborhood.  Depending on the interest of a substantial number of BWC members, a rate quote will be developed for co-op pricing.  If you are interested in reducing propane costs, click here. 

Neighborhood Watch

Recently, one of the BWC members returned home from vacation to find a broken sprinkler water pipe that may have been leaking for some time.  A broken water pipe inside a home happened a couple of years ago to another neighbor which caused extensive damage and expensive and time consuming repairs.  If you're going out of town, ask a neighbor to keep a watchful eye.  

Watering Rules

Please water only three days per week, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If you have a seasonal adjustment on your sprinkler controller, you should look to dial it back to the 70% level. 

Water Conservation

Water usage was up again in August to almost 93,000 gallons per household, 17% worse than the target, and 10% worse than last year. For the year, we are now worse than target, 5%, and 2% worse than last year. August's usage was the highest monthly usage seen in the last 3 years and the third high usage month in a row.  The cost of electricity to pump our water was 29% over budget for the month of August and is now 30% over budget for the year to date.  Click here for a larger view.