The City of Irving discovered and illegal un-metered tap into the water main on Brentwood Drive where the irrigation system serving 24 homes is connected. The unpaid water use was estimated at $50,000.00The Association was able to negotiate a nonpayment of water services or fees for the past usage. The City did, however, require the installation of an elaborate and costly commercial meter, check valves and screens.
Financial implications
- Association received $50,000 in free water (1983-2012)
- The new meter costs $5,200 and a $750 deposit and will be paid for from the emergency reserves.
- Future water expenses will be 33% higher as we will be paying for irrigation on 95 homes -- not 70 as we have been paying.
The photo shows the new check-valve and filter assembly located at 1615 Brentwood. The meter is not in the photo.
