Page 4 May 31, 2017
The Newscaster/Nature Coast News
Water District Tightens Water
Levy County beefing up patrol operations
Deputies and investigators within the Levy County Sheriff s Office, including the
Restrictions throughout Region
Uniformed Patrol Division and the Drug Task Force, conducted proactive patrols throughout
the county, May 25, which resulted in numerous traffic stops for various infractions. During
On May 23, Southwest Florida Water Management District (SWFWMD) placed Modi-
the patrols, 22 written warnings and 5 traffic citations were issued, and 7 were arrested.
fied Phase III Water Shortage Restrictions to 16 Florida counties. These restrictions will take
"Last night s operation was a huge success," said Levy County Sheriff Bobby Mc-
effect on June 5, 2017 and are imposed through August 1, 2017, except where stricter mea-
Callum. "I will continue operations like these as I strive to make Levy County a safer place."
sures have been imposed by local governments. These restrictions apply to the use of wells
The agency will beef up patrols with deputies who would normally be off duty in order to
and surface sources such as ponds, rivers and canals, in addition to utility-supplied water.
flood problematic areas of the county with law enforcement.
Counties affected by SWFWMD s restrictions include all of Citrus, DeSoto, Hard-
Those arrested included: *Steven Blumenberg, 19, charged with possession of
ee, Hernando, Hillsborough, Manatee, Pasco, Pinellas and Sarasota counties; the portions
marijuana less than 20 grams and possession of drug paraphernalia.
of Charlotte, Highlands, Lake, Levy, Marion, Polk, and Sumter counties that are within
*Nevina Tease, 37 charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of
SWFWMD s jurisdiction; the cities of of Dunnellon, Ocala and The Villages, and Gasparilla
drug paraphernalia. *Alan Forney, 35, arrested on warrants from Dixie, Polk and Columbia
Island (including the portion in Lee County).
counties for failure to appear, dealing in stolen property, giving false information to a pawn
Lawn watering is limited to a once-per-week schedule. Follow this schedule unless
broker and violation of probation.
your city or county has a different once-per-week schedule or more stringent restrictions.
*Brittney Gottman, 25, arrested on a Levy County warrant for possession of meth-
Addresses with house numbers ending in 0 or 1 may only irrigate on Monday. Ad-
amphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. *Rowdy Morris, 27, charged with driv-
dresses with house numbers ending in 2 or 3 may only irrigate on Tuesday. Addresses with
ing while license suspended or revoked.
house numbers ending in 4 or 5 may only irrigate on Wednesday. Addresses with house
*Rayburn Corbin, 32, charged with driving while license suspended or revoked,
numbers ending in 6 or 7 may only irrigate on Thursday. Addresses with house numbers
possession of cocaine and possession of drug paraphernalia. *Carlos Diez, 33, arrested on
ending in 8 or 9 may only irrigate on Friday. Those with no address (community common
warrants from Hendry County for driving while license suspended or revoked, burglary,
areas, etc.) may only irrigate on Friday.
grand theft and dealing in stolen property.
Unless your city or county already has stricter hours in effect, the allowable water-
Crimestoppers Levy: 1-877-349-8477
ing hours are before 8:00 am or after 6:00 pm, regardless of property size.
Landscape Watering Schedule and Times: Handwatering and micro-irrigation of
Fatal Crash  - Continued from page 1
plants (other than lawns) can be done on any day at any time, if needed.
New Lawns & Plants: New lawns and plants have a 60-day establishment period.
On days 1-30, they may be watered any day of the week. During days 31-60, they may be
left turn lane, made a U-turn at a median opening, and entered the outside lane. The report
watered approximately every other day. Even-numbered addresses may water on Tuesday,
stated that Mr. Monaco locked the brakes on the motorcycle, traveled from the inside to the
Thursday and Sunday. Odd-numbered addresses may be watered on Monday, Wednesday
outside lane, and collided with the rear of the Mitsubushi Galant. Mr. Monaco was ejected
and Saturday.
from the motorcycle, suffered fatal injuries, and expired at the scene of the crash.
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Reclaimed Water: Reclaimed water remains subject to voluntary watering hours,
The report stated Mr. Monaco was wearing a helmet and Ms. Bonne was wearing a
unless blended with another water source or restricted by the local government or utility.
seatbelt, and unspecified charges are pending. Neither driver carried a passenger.
Car Washing: Car washing is limited to once-per-week on the designated watering
Citrus-Levy burn   County Administrator Randy Oliver lifted the tempo-
ban lifted
day for the location. Commercial car washes, including mobile detailing businesses, may
still operate on any day. Emergency and other first responder vehicles may still be washed
On Thursday, May 25, Citrus
on any day as needed. Fundraising events are prohibited unless they were scheduled prior to
rary burn ban that was placed by the Citrus County Board of County Commissioners at the
enactment of this order.
Tuesday, April 11. One fair rain on Wednesday was all it took to get the ban lifted! The ban
Pressure Washing: Pressure washing is allowed once a year and for necessary pur-
was determined necessary due to the abundance of brush fires and extended drought in the
poses, such as prior to painting or sealing, in order to maintain a paint or material warranty,
area. The Levy County burn ban was lifted the same day.
to address a health or safety hazard and to comply with health laws.
CrimeStoppers Citrus: 1-888-ANY-TIPS
Fountains: Fountains and other aesthetic water features may only operate eight
hours per day. The regular hours of operation can be selected by the owner, but must be
posted.
Groundbreaking  - Continued from page 2
The Southwest Regional Water Reclamation Facility (SWRWRF) is an existing
wastewater treatment facility (WWTF) owned and operated by Citrus County approximate-
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ly 3 miles east of the Chassahowitzka River, which has been designated an Outstanding
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Florida Water. The Chassahowitzka River flows to the Gulf of Mexico and is formed from
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pristine waters contributed by more than 12 springs.
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This project includes the planning, permitting, design and construction of an ad-
vanced wastewater treatment plant meeting a 5-5-3 effluent quality to replace the existing
WWTF. The current facility will be replaced by a new 1.5 Million Gallons per Day (MGD)
annual average daily flow, 4-stage Biological Nutrient Removal (BNR) oxidation ditch sys-
tem followed by secondary clarifiers, disc filters, and chlorine disinfection, with reclaimed
water disposed to rapid infiltration basins on the plant site and to the County s public access
reuse. BNR is a process used for nitrogen and phosphorus removal from wastewater before
it is discharged.
This cornerstone project is part of a larger and continuing effort to protect our water
in Citrus County by removing unwanted nutrients, reducing groundwater pumping and pro-
viding capacity for future septic to sewer projects now and in the future. This is a project of
Citrus County Water Resources Department led by Director Ken Cheek, Engineering firm is
Jones Edmunds & Associates, Inc. and the contractor is Wharton Smith, Inc. The project is
slated to be completed and operational by summer 2020.
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