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Residents ask DeLand to extend reclaimed-water service to Beresford Woods
Summary
A resident of the Beresford Woods subdivision asked the commission to consider expanding reclaimed-water service to the neighborhood to reduce potable-water irrigation costs; staff said reclaimed lines were planned for future expansion and advised the resident to follow up with utilities staff.
Angelica Rodriguez, speaking for Beresford Woods residents, asked the City Commission on June 2 to explore extending reclaimed-water service to her subdivision to reduce potable-water costs for irrigation during dry months.
“We do not have access to reclaimed water. Currently, we rely solely on potable water for irrigation, and this significantly increases our utility bills,” Rodriguez said at the public-comment portion of the meeting, adding residents are “open to being part of the conversation” to explore feasible solutions.
Utility staff said the neighborhood likely was installed with reclaimed lines reserved for future expansion and that the city has an expansion plan; staff encouraged residents to contact Public Works project manager Jim Ailes for timeline details and to be added to outreach lists.
No formal action was taken at the meeting; staff said they will follow up with the resident and provide timeline information for reclaimed-water expansion where available.
