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Saint Helena approves permit process to allow Magnolia Oaks to connect irrigation to potable water
Summary
After sustained public comment, the council authorized a process allowing Magnolia Oaks homeowners to connect irrigation systems to potable water under building‑permit and backflow testing requirements and directed staff to pursue well abandonment with the well owner and to explore meter removal/capping cost options.
The Saint Helena City Council on Dec. 9 voted to allow homeowners in the Magnolia Oaks subdivision to connect their irrigation systems to the city’s potable water supply under a defined permit and inspection process.
Assistant City Manager Leach and staff outlined the procedure: property owners must obtain a building permit (estimated fee about $230), ensure the city‑side reduced pressure principle (RPP) backflow device is certified and, if needed, have an irrigation backflow device installed and tested (testing…
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