Bellalago and Isles of Bellalago was developed in a series of phases. The initial phase included our amenities followed in subsequent phases with the boat lift and Bellalago Academy. Every neighborhood is somewhat unique in roads and landscaping. Though unique in their own way, irrigation supply was provided to all. Initially, irrigation was from potable water, then from our own lakes, and finally connecting to reclaimed water. The reclaimed water is free but only for a specific period of time.
The initial system selected, and still the company used today, is Maxicom. This is a computer system designed by the more commonly known company, Rain Bird. Without a centrally controlled system, the amount of water available could be negatively impacted by low pressure and inadequate water distribution.
The Maxicom system has the ability to detect variations in water flow on specific zones throughout our community (i.e. broken sprinklers individual lines, and even the mainline) and alerts the appropriate individuals of issues.
In order to alert of irrigation failure, the system must be online and have the ability to communicate via a modem or phone line. The board of directors discovered two of the seven in-field systems had been offline since June of 2023. In addition, some of the systems were placed in the offline position. This resulted in our residents having no, or minimally sporadic, irrigation.
The HOA is responsible for the distribution of irrigation water to each neighborhood within the community. This includes the maintenance and management of the Maxicom Computer System and the master valves, controllers and lines that control the actual distribution to each neighborhood. The HOA is also responsible for the maintenance and managements of all common area services. The cost of these services are included in your due paid to the association.
Homeowners are responsible for the irrigation components within their property limits. This includes zone valves, zone lines, and sprinkler heads that distribute water to their homeowner lots with a few exceptions. An exception to the zone valves exists for Forest Park, Mirabella, Summerland, Windward Oaks, Sunset Isles and Harborside. Homeowners' responsibility also includes individual irrigation timers in the neighborhoods of Edgewater, Arbor Isle, Bella Isle, Nautic Isle, Wildwood Cover, Stillwater Landing, and Marina Isle.
A broken line or sprinkler head may affect system pressure and in some cases, when identified by Maxicom, the particular zone or area may need shut down negatively impacting multiple homeowners. The resident is also responsible to notify the Association in the event that they are not receiving water. In the neighborhoods of Edgewater, Arbor Isle, Bella Isle, Nautic Isle, Wildwood Cove, Stillwater Landing, and Marina Isle residents are responsible to set their individual timers to run at the designated time provided.
We are currently refining our process to report irrigation issues. If there is an irrigation problem with an individual homeowner lot (not townhome), or for HOA maintained areas, you can use the TELLIT APP, downloaded from the Google or Apple store, on your mobile phone to report the issues you are experiencing. If you are reporting an irrigation problem for the townhomes, please call 866-378-1099.
The following information is taken from the Amended and Restated Declaration for Bellalago and Isle of Bellalago. This is one part of what is commonly referred to as our governing documents.
Section 8.4.5 states in part, "The conveyance of any Home to an Owner by Developer does not include the right to develop or utilize the ground, surface our storm water resources within such Home.
Section 13.22 Irrigation states in part "No homeowner whose Home adjoins a waterway or lake may utilize the waterway or lake to irrigate unless so provided by Developer as part of original construction, subject to applicable permitting."
Section 13.48 states " Wells are prohibited."
TOHO Water Authority regulates our use of reclaimed water used for irrigation. Watering landscapes with reclaimed water saves our potable water supplies. Like other water sources, there is a limited amount of reclaimed water. Proper use by all reclaimed water customers will help ensure the continued availability of this resource. Unlike many business, TOHO Water wants you to less of their reclaimed water. To do so, they recommend checking your individual irrigation system once a month for leaks, and adjust sprinklers so only your lawn is watered and not the sidewalk, patio, house or street.
In Osceola County, reclaimed water is highly treated wastewater that's reused for purposes like irrigation, according to Osceola News Gazette and Toho Water Authority. It's not suitable for drinking or other human contact, but it's a sustainable and cost-effective water source for landscapes, golf courses, and parks.
Toho currently treats and pumps over 27 million gallons of reclaimed water each day. Reclaimed water is tested daily to ensure it complies with state and federal requirements.
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