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Saving Water in and around your home
 The statistically average single-family
residence uses 16 thousand gallons per month. Individual use may vary
based on the number of people in your household, and irrigation demand.
Outdoors water saving ideas
 The single largest controllable use of
water is irrigation. It has been determined that the most efficient time
to water your landscaping is after 5:00 p.m. and before 9:00 a.m. To
foster the efficient use of water the City has a formal ordinance that
authorizes the issuance of a fine for violators.
Please note that everyone’s landscaping
is different, as such one should monitor the condition of the vegetation
when making changes to watering patterns. The following are general
guidelines that will assist in minimizing the amount of water used to
irrigate your lawn.
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Use an
automatic sprinkler timer (timers do not forget to turn the
sprinklers off). |
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In general,
sprinklers should run for 15 to 20 minutes per zone. |
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Retrofit
your old sprinkler timer with a rain cup. This device will prevent
your sprinkler system from coming on when it is raining. All new
systems are required to have one! |
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Xeriscape
your property. The use of indigenous plants that can flourish with
little or no additional will not only help preserve the natural
beauty of Pompano Beach, but will save you money on your water bill.
The
South
Florida Water Management District has free publications
including information on xeriscaping. |
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Check your
sprinkler system on a regular basis for loose, broken, or missing sprinkler heads. Use the right heads. Either
use empty tuna cans to measure how much water various parts of your lawn
receives, or simply walk through the lawn to make sure the entire lawn
is being watered. Do not waste water by having sprinkler heads spray on
fences or driveways. |
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The
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Florida Water Management District offers several free pamphlets. |
Indoor
water savings ideas as well as ways to check for leaks
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To check for
leaks in your plumbing system simply take a meter reading, do not use any water for one hour and take a second meter reading. If the
reading has changed you, have a leak. |
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Retrofit all
faucets with aerators that contain a flow restrictor.
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Use
appropriate load setting on your washing machine. For example washing just one or two items with a load size of "jumbo"
use more water than necessary to clean the clothes.
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Fill your
dishwasher before doing a wash. Unlike the washing machine, the dishwasher uses the same amount of water regardless of the number of
items to be cleaned. |
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Install low
flow showerheads. Modern low-flow heads are efficient and unlike older low flow models, they have a higher customer satisfaction
level. Don’t thaw items by using running water, either defrost the item overnight on the refrigerator, or use a microwave oven.
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A leaking
toilet in your home can waste thousands of gallons a month. Leaking fill valves and flush valves (flappers) are the most common causes
of toilet leaks. Remember that fixing leaks saves you money not only on your water charges, but can also save on your sewer charges.
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Information regarding opening a or closing a
utility account
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Any person
wishing to open a utility account must present a state issued photo id (driver’s license is acceptable). |
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Documentation (i.e. a Notarized
Lease) verifying when you moved into your new home maybe required. |
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Municipal
Ordinance requires that a deposit secure all new or additional
accounts. |
Following is a listing of the expenses related to opening
an existing single family water and sewer account inside the City:
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¾"
meter $90.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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1.0"
meter $105.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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1.5"
meter $120.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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2.0"
meter $170.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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Accounts
located in Lighthouse Point and Broward County receiving water
service from the City are subject to the following fees: |
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¾"
meter $62.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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1.0"
meter $81.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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1.5"
meter $100.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
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2.0"
meter $162.00 deposit + $20.00 administrative fee |
Deposits are
held for four years and are applied to the accounts of customers whose bills have been paid by the due date that appears on the face
of our statements.
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All deposits
earn interest. Interest is calculated based on the interest earnings
of the previous year. |
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There are
additional charges for installing new connections to the system.
Please contact either at 954. 786.4637, or by
e-mail
us for this information. |
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Please
contact our office either at 954.786.4637, or by
e-mail
for information regarding opening a commercial or multi-family
utility account. |
Frequently
Asked Questions About E-Z Pay
Will I still get a utility bill each month?
Yes, each month we will send you a bill. On the bottom of all bills
that are included in the E-Z pay program is a reminder " Bank Draft-Do Not
Pay".
Since the public has access to all City records,
will my checking account number be available for everyone to see?
No the City of Pompano Beach's City Attorney has determined that
Florida State Statute 119.07(3)(Z) applies to this information and as such it is
exempt from public disclosure.
How long will it take to process my application?
The time will vary. You should continue to pay all bills that do not have the
reminder "Bank Draft-Do Not Pay" on the bottom of the bill.
What happens if I feel I have been over-billed?
If you contact the City in writing (including e-mail or fax) within
15 days of billing, we can delay the automated bank draft. However, misuse of
this privilege may lead to removal from the E-Z pay program. We can be contacted
by telephone at 954-786-4637, our fax number is 954-786-4643, and our e-mail
address is
customerservice@cityofpompanobeach.com
When will the money be withdrawn from my bank
account?
The funds will be withdrawn from your bank account 20 days after the bill date.
What happens if I do not have the money in my
account when the City charges it?
The draft will be viewed by the City as a check payment and will be
processed as if you had paid with a returned check. Additionally, should you
have two returned items you may be removed from this program.
What happens if I change banks?
If you change banks, you will need to notify us in writing, in advance. You will
also need to provide us with authorization (a new application) to draft money
from your new bank account.
How do I enroll?
Follow these three easy steps:
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Complete an
E-Z Pay application
form.
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Attach a check with the word "VOID" on it. This requirement is
to ensure that the account and routing numbers for your bank are correctly
entered.
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Mail the completed application form to us.
PO Box 908, Pompano Beach, Fl 33061 |
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