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PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION
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Municipal Service Taxing and Benefit Unit By
NOTICE OF PUBLIC MEETING MONDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2012
THE LANDSCAPE WATER MANAGEMENT SUBCOMMITTEE OF THE PELICAN
BAY SERVICES DIVISION BOARD MEETS MONDAY, DECEMBER 10 AT 1:00 PM
AT THE COMMUNITY CENTER AT PELICAN BAY, 8960 HAMMOCK OAK DRIVE,
NAPLES, FLORIDA 34108.
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The agenda includes, but is not limited:
1. Roll Roll call
2. Pelican Bay community outreach regarding the importance of BMP
3. Audience Comments
4. Adjournment
ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK ON AN AGENDA ITEM WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES PER ITEM TO
ADDRESS THE BOARD. THE BOARD WILL SOLICIT PUBLIC COMMENTS ON SUBJECTS NOT ON THIS AGENDA AND
ANY PERSON WISHING TO SPEAK WILL RECEIVE UP TO THREE (3) MINUTES. THE BOARD ENCOURAGES YOU TO
SUBMIT YOUR COMMENTS IN WRITING IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETING. ANY PERSON WHO DECIDES TO APPEAL A
DECISION OF THIS BOARD WILL NEED A RECORD OF THE PROCEEDING PERTAINING THERETO, AND THEREFORE
MAY NEED TO ENSURE THAT A VERBATIM RECORD IS MADE, WHICH INCLUDES THE TESTIMONY AND EVIDENCE
UPON WHICH THE APPEAL IS TO BE BASED. IF YOU ARE A PERSON WITH A DISABILITY WHO NEEDS AN
ACCOMMODATION IN ORDER TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS MEETING YOU ARE ENTITLED TO THE PROVISION OF
CERTAIN ASSISTANCE. PLEASE CONTACT THE PELICAN BAY SERVICES DIVISION AT(239)597-1749.
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0 ,�� AN ORDINANCE OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY r-` m
, COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA,
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FRIENDLY USE OF FERTILIZER ON URBAN ! ;_ t
LANDSCAPES; AND BY PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE -.
DATE.
WHEREAS, the Florida Legislature, via the passage of Senate Bill 494 in 2-009 and the
creation of Florida Statute Section 403.9337, mandates the establishment of a Model Ordinance
in Collier County concerning the use of fertilizer on urban landscapes.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that:
SECTION ONE: FINDINGS
As a result of impairment to COLLIER COUNTY'S surface waters caused by excessive
nutrients, or, as a result of increasing levels of nitrogen in the surface and/or ground water within the
aquifers or springs within the boundaries of the county, the governing body of Collier County has
determined that the use of fertilizers on lands within the county creates a risk to contributing to
adverse effects on surface and/or ground water. Accordingly, the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County finds that management measures contained in the most recent edition of the "Florida-
friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries,
2008, " may be required by this ordinance.
SECTION TWO: PURPOSE AND INTENT
This Ordinance regulates the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator; requires proper
training of Commercial and Institutional Fertilizer Applicators; establishes training and licensing
requirements; establishes a Prohibited Application Period; specifies allowable fertilizer application
rates and methods, fertilizer-free zones, low maintenance zones, and exemptions. The Ordinance
requires the use of Best Management Practices which provide specific management guidelines to
minimize negative secondary and cumulative environmental effects associated with the misuse of
fertilizers. These secondary and cumulative effects have been observed in and on Collier County's
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natural and constructed stormwater conveyances, rivers, creeks, canals, springs, lakes, estuaries and
other water bodies. Water bodies are an asset critical to the environmental, recreational, cultural and
economic well-being of Collier County residents and the health of the public. Overgrowth of algae
and vegetation hinder the effectiveness of flood attenuation provided by natural and constructed
stormwater conveyances. Regulation of nutrients, including both phosphorus and nitrogen contained
in fertilizer,will help improve and maintain water and habitat quality.
SECTION THREE: DEFINITIONS
For this Article, the following terms shall have the meanings set forth in this section unless
the context clearly indicates otherwise.
"Administrator" means the County Manager, or an administrative official of county government
designated by the County Manager to administer and enforce the provisions of this Article.
"Application"or"Apply" means the actual physical deposit of fertilizer to turf or landscape plants.
"Applicator" means any Person who applies fertilizer on turf and/or landscape plants in Collier
County.
"Board or Governing Board"means the Board of County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida.
"Best Management Practices" means turf and landscape practices or combination of practices based
on research, field-testing, and expert review, determined to be the most effective and practicable on-
location means, including economic and technological considerations, for improving water quality,
conserving water supplies and protecting natural resources.
"Code Enforcement Officer, Official, or Inspector" means any designated employee or agent of
Collier County whose duty it is to enforce codes and ordinances enacted by Collier County.
"Commercial Fertilizer Applicator", except as provided in 482.1562(9) F.S., means any person who
applies fertilizer for payment or other consideration to property not owned by the person or firm
applying the fertilizer or the employer of the applicator.
"Fertilize," "Fertilizing," or "Fertilization" means the act of applying fertilizer to turf, specialized
turf, or landscape plants.
"Fertilizer" means any substance or mixture of substances that contains one or more recognized plant
nutrients and promotes plant growth, or controls soil acidity or alkalinity, or provides other soil
enrichment,or provides other corrective measures to the soil.
"Guaranteed Analysis" means the percentage of plant nutrients or measures of neutralizing capability
claimed to be present in a fertilizer.
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"Institutional Applicator" means any person, other than a private, non-commercial or a Commercial
Applicator (unless such definitions also apply under the circumstances), that applies fertilizer for the
purpose of maintaining turf and/or landscape plants. Institutional Applicators shall include, but shall
not be limited to, owners, managers or employees of public lands, schools, parks, religious
institutions, utilities, industrial or business sites and any residential properties maintained in
condominium and/or common ownership.
"Landscape Plant"means any native or exotic tree, shrub, or groundcover(excluding turf).
"Low Maintenance Zone" means an area a minimum of ten (10) feet wide adjacent to water courses
which is planted and managed in order to minimize the need for fertilization, watering, mowing, etc.
"Person" means any natural person, business, corporation, limited liability company, partnership,
limited partnership, association, club, organization, and/or any group of people acting as an
organized entity.
"Prohibited Application Period" means the time period during which a Flood Watch or Warning, or a
Tropical Storm Watch or Warning, or a Hurricane Watch or Warning is in effect for any portion of
Collier County, issued by the National Weather Service, or if heavy' rain is likely.
"Collier County Approved Best Management Practices Training Program" means a training program
approved per 403.9338 F.S., or any more stringent requirements set forth in this Article that includes
the most current version of the Florida Department of Environmental Protection's "Florida friendly
Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries, 2008, " as
revised,and approved by the County Manager or his designee.
"Saturated soil" means a soil in which the voids are filled with water. Saturation does not require
flow. For the purposes of this ordinance, soils shall be considered saturated if standing water is
present or the pressure of a person standing on the soil causes the release of free water.
"Slow Release," "Controlled Release," "Timed Release," "Slowly Available," or "Water Insoluble
Nitrogen" means nitrogen in a form which delays its availability for plant uptake and use after
application, or which extends its availability to the plant longer than a reference rapid or quick
release product.
"Specialized Turf Managers" means landscape manager of non agricultural land planted exclusively
for golf course, parks, or athletic fields.
"Turf," "Sod,"or"Lawn" means a piece of grass-covered soil held together by the roots of the grass.
"Urban landscape" means pervious areas on residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, highway
rights-of-way, or other nonagricultural lands that are planted with turf or horticultural plants. For the
purposes of this section, agriculture has the same meaning as in Florida Statute 570.02.
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SECTION FOUR: APPLICABILITY
This Ordinance shall be applicable to and shall regulate any and all applicators of fertilizer and
areas of application of fertilizer within the area of Collier County unless such applicator is
specifically exempted by the terms of this Ordinance from the regulatory provisions of this
Ordinance. This Ordinance shall be prospective only, and shall not impair any existing contracts for a
period of one year from the effective date of the ordinance.
SECTION FIVE: TIMING OF FERTILIZER APPLICATION
No applicator shall apply fertilizers containing nitrogen and/or phosphorus to turf and/or
landscape plants during the Prohibited Application Period, or to saturated soils.
SECTION SIX: FERTILIZER FREE ZONES
Fertilizer shall not be applied within ten (10) feet of any pond, stream, watercourse, lake, canal,
or wetland as defined by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (Chapter 62-340,
Florida Administrative Code) or from the top of a seawall, unless a deflector shield, drop spreader, or
liquid applicator with a visible and sharply defined edge, is used, in which case a minimum of 3 feet
shall be maintained. Newly planted turf and/or landscape plants may be fertilized in this Zone only
for a sixty (60) day period beginning 30 days after planting if needed to allow the plants to become
well established. Fertilizer shall not be applied to native vegetated buffers required by Collier
County Land Development Code section 3.05.07F.3.f. Caution shall be used to prevent direct
deposition of fertilizer into the water.
SECTION SEVEN: LOW MAINTENANCE ZONES
A voluntary ten (10) foot low maintenance zone is strongly recommended, but not mandated,
from any pond, stream, water course, lake, wetland or from the top of a seawall. A swale/berm
system is recommended for installation at the landward edge of this low maintenance zone to capture
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and filter runoff. If more stringent Collier County Code regulations apply, this provision does not
relieve the requirement to adhere to the more stringent regulations. No mowed or cut vegetative
material may be deposited or left remaining in this zone or deposited in the water. Care should be
taken to prevent the over-spray of aquatic weed products in this zone.
SECTION EIGHT: FERTILIZER CONTENT AND APPLICATION RATES
(a) Fertilizers applied to turf and/or landscape plants within Collier County shall be formulated and
applied in accordance with requirements and directions provided by Rule 5E-1.003(2), Florida
Administrative Code, Labeling Requirements For Urban Turf Fertilizers.
(b) Fertilizer containing nitrogen or phosphorus shall not be applied before seeding or sodding a site,
and shall not be applied for the first 30 days after seeding or sodding, except when hydro-seeding for
temporary or permanent erosion control in an emergency situation (wildfire, etc.), or in accordance
with the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for that site.
(c) Nitrogen or phosphorus fertilizer shall not be applied to turf or landscape plants except as
provided in (a) above for turf, or in UF/IFAS recommendations for landscape plants, vegetable
gardens, and fruit trees and shrubs, unless a soil or tissue deficiency has been verified by an approved
test.
SECTION NINE: APPLICATION PRACTICES
(a) Spreader deflector shields are required when fertilizing via rotary (broadcast) spreaders.
Deflectors must be positioned such that fertilizer granules are deflected away from all impervious
surfaces, fertilizer-free zones and water bodies, including wetlands.
(b) Fertilizer shall not be applied, spilled, or otherwise deposited on any impervious surfaces.
(c) Any fertilizer applied, spilled, or deposited, either intentionally or accidentally, on any
impervious surface shall be immediately and completely removed to the greatest extent practicable.
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(d) Fertilizer released on an impervious surface must be immediately contained and either legally
applied to turf or any other legal site, or returned to the original or other appropriate container.
(e)In no case shall fertilizer be washed, swept, or blown off impervious surfaces into stormwater
drains, ditches, conveyances, or water bodies.
SECTION TEN: MANAGEMENT OF GRASS CLIPPINGS AND VEGETABLE MATTER
In no case shall grass clippings, vegetative material, and/or vegetative debris be washed,
swept, or blown off into stormwater drains, ditches, conveyances, water bodies, wetlands, or
sidewalks or roadways. Any material that is accidentally so deposited shall be immediately removed
to the maximum extent practicable.
SECTION ELEVEN: EXEMPTIONS
The provisions set forth above in this Ordinance shall not apply to:
(a) bona fide farm operations as defined in the Florida Right to Farm Act, Section 823.14 Florida
Statutes;
(b) other properties not subject to or covered under the Florida Right to Farm Act that have pastures
used for grazing livestock;
(c) any lands used for bona fide scientific research, including, but not limited to, research on the
effects of fertilizer use on urban stormwater, water quality, agronomics, or horticulture;
(d) all golf courses provided that landscaping is done within the provisions of the Florida
Department of Environmental Protection document, "Best Management Practices for the
Enhancement of Environmental Quality on Florida Golf Courses, 2007"(Florida Golf Course
BMPs), as updated. Florida Golf Course BMPs shall be followed when performing landscaping
on golf course practice and play areas. If Florida Golf Course BMPs are not adhered to, Collier
County may take enforcement action in accordance with Section 14 of this Ordinance;
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(e) all Specialized Turf Managers provided that fertilization is based on the provisions of RULE
5E-1.003(2)(d), F.A.C. and OF/IFAS Publication #SL 191 , while maintaining the health and
function of their Specialized Turf areas.
SECTION TWELVE: TRAINING
(a) All commercial and institutional applicators of fertilizer within the (un)incorporated area of
Collier County shall abide by and successfully complete the six-hour training program in the
"Florida friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green
Industries"offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the University of
Florida Extension "Florida-Friendly Landscapes"program, or an approved equivalent.
(b) Private, non-commercial applicators are encouraged to follow the recommendations of the
University of Florida IFAS Florida Yards and Neighborhoods program when applying fertilizers.
SECTION THIRTEEN: LICENSING OF COMMERCIAL APPLICATORS
(a) Prior to 1 January 2014, all commercial applicators of fertilizer within the (un)incorporated area
of Collier County shall abide by and successfully complete training and continuing education
requirements in the "Florida-friendly Best Management Practices for Protection of Water Resources
by the Green Industries", offered by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection through the
University of Florida IFAS "Florida-10 friendly Landscapes" program, or an approved equivalent
program, prior to obtaining a Collier County Local Business Tax Certificate for any category of
occupation which may apply any fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants. Commercial Fertilizer
Applicators shall provide proof of completion of the program to the County Tax Collector's office
within 180 days of the effective date of this ordinance.
(b) After 31 December, 2013, all commercial applicators of fertilizer within the(un)incorporated area
of Collier County shall have and carry in their possession at all times when applying fertilizer,
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evidence of certification by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services as a
Commercial Fertilizer Applicator per 5E-14.117(18) F.A.C.
(c) All businesses applying fertilizer to turf and/or landscape plants (including but not limited to
residential lawns, golf courses, commercial properties, and multi-family and condominium
properties) must ensure that at least one employee has a "Florida-friendly Best Management
Practices for Protection of Water Resources by the Green Industries" training certificate prior to the
business owner obtaining a Local Business Tax Certificate. Owners for any category of occupation
which may apply any fertilizer to Turf and/or Landscape Plants shall provide proof of completion of
the program to the County Tax Collector's Office.
SECTION FOURTEEN: ENFORCEMENT
Funds generated by penalties imposed under this section shall be used by Collier County for
the administration and enforcement of section 403.9337, Florida Statutes, and the corresponding
sections of this ordinance, and to further water conservation and nonpoint pollution prevention
activities.
SECTION FIFTEEN: PENALTIES
Enforcement of the terms of this Ordinance shall be pursuant to the Consolidated Code
Enforcement Ordinance (Ordinance 2010-04. as it may be amended). To any degree that the Code
Enforcement Ordinance requires or mandates that an opportunity to cure or cure period be granted,
said cure opportunity or period shall not apply to this Fertilizer Ordinance. Enforcement proceedings,
absent the cure, may be initiated upon the discovery of the violation.
SECTION SIXTEEN: EFFECTIVE DATE
This Ordinance shall become effective upon filing with the Department of State.
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. PASSED AND DULY ADOPTED by majority vote of the Board of County Commissioners of
Collier County, Florida, this ZJo#k day of_1 OL\ , 2011.
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STATE OF FLORIDA)
COUNTY OF COLLIER)
I, DWIGHT E. BROCK, Clerk of Courts in and for the
Twentieth Judicial Circuit, Collier County, Florida, do
hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and correct
copy of :
ORDINANCE 2011-24
Which was adopted by the Board of County Commissioners
on the 26th day of July, 2011, during Regular Session.
WITNESS my hand and the official seal of the Board of
County Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, this 2nd
day of August, 2011 .
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Suggested Landscape Maintenance Service Agreement Modification
Scheduled Fertilizer Applications
Contractor will install custom mixed, non staining granular and low phosphorus fertilizers to
turf, plants, palms and trees four times per year in February, March, October and December
using Best Management Practice (BMP) rates and recommendations published by the
University Of Florida Institute Of Food And Agricultural Sciences for healthy growth and
protection of surface water resources.
During the course of any fertilizer application the contractor shall have appropriate on-site
supervision by a senior principal or management employee to establish "fertilizer free" zones
within 10 feet of any lake, pond, preserve or wetland area.
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Original Message
From: lustigl @embargmail.com [mailto:lustigl @embargmail.com]
Sent: Monday, December 10,2012 11:25 AM
To: Resnick Lisa(PBSD)
Subject: Fw: Today's Landscape/Water Quality mtg
Lisa,I just sent this to Tom Cravens and Keith Dallas. I just now found your email address. It is intended for them;
and not the whole committee at this point. I leave that to their discretion. Diane Lustig
Original Message
From: lusti glAembargmai 1.com
To:keithdallasna,comcast.net;Cravens,Tom<mailto:nfn16799 @naples.net>
Cc: McDonald, Paul<mailto:pgmcd @aol.com> ; Hyde Park Condo<mailto:hydeparkcondo@embargmail.com>
Sent: Monday, December 10,2012 11:15 AM
Subject: Today's Landscape/Water Quality mtg
Keith and Tom: Our Property Manager Steve Kohn will again accompany me to the Landscape&Water Quality
subcommittee meeting today. Hyde Park takes a lot of pride in its grounds--our primary assett--and in the health
and beauty of the adjoining lake. We have one of the largest grounds within Pelican Bay and the lowest population
density. The president of our condo home owners association--Paul McDonald--has agreed that there may be some
significant opportunities for Hyde Park to"partner"with the PBSD to better understand and implement the new
landscaping procedures and requirements designed to address the water quality of the lakes. By working together
we could probably develop some good, solid suggestions towards the plan for improving the lakes'water quality.
Together,we could then implement the measures within our grounds/lake,and monitor the results before proposing
their implementation on a broader scale. To keep things very simple, I suggest that we work directly with Kyle
Lucas to come up with some suggestions. We can then put those ideas through our Board President,and then Kyle
could discuss those items with you and your committee. I think that we could significantly enhance your"outreach
to the community"through our joint efforts.
We are very fortunate to have a manager who takes a very active interest in our grounds. He has acquired a lot of
experience in many of the issues which we would be addressing. He is a part of the Southwest Florida Property
condo management group. Therefore,whatever he would learn as a part of this process,he will be able to pass on to
the other Southwest Property managers within Pelican Bay. Similarly,our landscape maintenance company,owned
and operated by Adolfo Mayor,has displayed that same dedication to the protection and enhancement of our
grounds. He cares for our property as if it was his own. Two years ago he was advising us of the coming dangers of
the ficus white fly, allowing us to start treatments before most of the associations were even aware of the threats.
Having learned much of his trade through association with Jack Lieber(our landscape architect as well as Pelican
Bay's), he has avidly pursued many of the practices now called for in the Best Management Practivies(BMP).
Adolfo similarly has contracts at several Pelican Bay associations. So he will be able to apply there the positive
lessons learned by working together.
Finally,Hyde Park has one of the most active--aggressively active--landscape committees in Pelican Bay. I know
that they similarly will be eager to see what benefits Hyde Park and Pelican Bay could acquire through an eager and
cooperative approach to BMP and water quality.
Besides the"stellar line-up" of personalities that Hyde Park could offer,our location is ideal: We sit at the
primary intersection within Pelican Bay. We have one of the larger lakes adjoining our grounds. We share that lake
with the golf course--which brings its own complications in terms of water quality. Finally,we are the last lake
before the storm water crosses under the road and enters into the Clam Bay estuary and canal system.
A "partnering"between PBSD and Hyde Park could be a real "win-win"for Pelican Bay and our priceless natural
habitat.
Sincerely, Diane Lustig(239-593-6448)
Important Information for our Reclaimed Water Customers
January 25, 2012
To reduce the risk of fertilizer runoff contributing to nutrient pollution, the Board of County
Commissioners adopted Ordinance 11-24,the Florida-Friendly Use of Fertilizer on Urban
Landscapes. This Ordinance requires that—
-all lawn and landscape service businesses take the Green Industries Best Management
Practices training to obtain an occupational license in 2012;
-regulates the proper use of fertilizers by any applicator;
-establishes a prohibited application period;
-specifies allowable fertilizer application rates and methods; and
-establishes fertilizer-free zones, low maintenance zones, and exemptions.
Regulation of the nutrients contained in fertilizer, including phosphorus and nitrogen, will help
improve and maintain water and habitat quality. For more information on the Collier County
Fertilizer Ordinance, please visit www.dontoverfeed.com .
Although all golf courses that landscape per the provisions of the Florida Department of
Environmental Protection's (FDEP) Best Management Practices for the Enhancement of
Environmental Quality of Florida Golf Courses are considered exempt from the provisions of
Ordinance 11-24,we encourage the golf courses and all other reclaimed water users to
consider the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus present in reclaimed water prior to any
additional fertilizer application.
All reclaimed water distributed is compliant, meeting FDEP requirements. The concentration of
nitrogen and phosphorus in reclaimed water is dependent on the constituents of the influent
(raw sewage)and the type of treatment process used. The five-year average nitrogen
concentration and the one-year average phosphorus concentration in the treated reclaimed
water produced at the North County Water Reclamation Facility(NCWRF) and the South County
Water Reclamation Facility (SCWRF) are listed in Table 1.The Collier County Wastewater
Department intends to provide the nitrogen and phosphorus sampling results to our reclaimed
water customers quarterly, to allow for adjustments in fertilizer application.
TABLE 1 NCWRF (mg/L) SCWRF (mg/L)
Average Nitrogen Concentration 9.6 9.9
Average Phosphorus Concentration 1.0 2.7
Before applying fertilizer to your landscaping, please consider the amount of nitrogen and
phosphorus already present in reclaimed water. Runoff from over fertilizing is a major source
of pollution in waterways such as canals, streams and ponds, producing algal blooms and
excessive aquatic weeds, ultimately affecting the coastal ecology. Additionally, if fertilizer is
applied without consideration of the phosphorus and nitrogen already present in the reclaimed
water you may expose your landscaping to an increased potential for disease and/or fungus.
As the above table indicates,there is a considerable amount of nitrogen and phosphorus
present in reclaimed water, which needs to be accounted for prior to application of fertilizer.
Generally, applying reclaimed water at a rate of 1" per acre per week will provide
approximately 2.7 pounds of nitrogen per 1000 ft2 annually, which is 90%of the label limit for
Bahia and Centipede grasses, and 50%of the limit for Saint Augustine and Zoysia grass. The
same amount of reclaimed water would provide all the phosphorus needed for all the turfs.
In addition to improving water quality, reducing the amount of fertilizer used will save you
money on the purchase and application of fertilizer and decrease mowing costs. Please avoid
sprinkling impervious surfaces, such as sidewalks and streets, and do not irrigate directly or
indirectly into a waterway.
The Collier County Wastewater Department will continue to provide the nitrogen and
phosphorus sampling results to reclaimed water customers on a quarterly basis. For more
information regarding the Florida-Friendly Use of Fertilizer on Urban Landscapes contractor
education please visit http://www.rookerybay.org/professional-development/proiect-
greenscape. For soil testing and additional fertilizer information please contact the University
of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Collier County extension office at (239)
353-4244 or visit their website at http://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/ . Please feel free to contact me at
DanetteHuff@CollierGov.net with any questions or concerns.
Sincerely,
Danette Huff
Reuse Manager, Collier County Wastewater Department
Page 2 of 5
NITROGEN CALCULATIONS
To calculate how much extra nitrogen is needed if you irrigate with reclaimed water please see
the example below using Centipede and Bahia grass. You can modify this calculation by
adapting this calculation to fit your landscaping area and types.
Rule for nitrogen — application rates for slow-release nitrogen are not to exceed 1 pound per
1,000 square feet per application. Application rates for quick-release nitrogen are not to
exceed 0.7 pound per 1,000 square feet per application.
The required label limits for fertilizer application in south Florida is 2-3 pounds for Centipede
grass and 2-4 pounds of Nitrogen annually, per 1000 ft2 of turf.
• In this example assume the need for 3 pounds of nitrogen applied once a year:
• For this example, assume a 1,000 ft2yard
• Irrigate with reclaimed water per South Florida Water Management District Rules: 3/4- 1
inch (this calculation was done using one inch of irrigation) per 1,000 ft2 per week of
reclaimed water=623 gallons per week(2,358 Liters). Convert gallons to liters
• If you receive reclaimed water from the SCWRF, use the 9.87 mg/L value for nitrogen in
the reclaimed water.
• If you receive reclaimed water from the NCWRF,therefore you use the 9.6 mg/L value
for nitrogen in the reclaimed water.
SCWRF Calculation:
Multiply 2,358 Liters x 9.9 mg/I = 23,344 mg of nitrogen applied per week or(1,213,898
mg/year) which equals 2.68 pounds of nitrogen per year before you add any fertilizer. Convert
mg to pounds. If we subtract the 2.68 pounds already present in the reclaimed water then you
only need to purchase and apply 0.32 pounds of nitrogen each year. 89%of nitrogen is already
supplied by the reclaimed water in this example.
NCWRF Calculation:
Multiply 2,358 Liters x 9.64 mg/I = 22,873 mg of nitrogen applied per week or(1,189,375
mg/year) which equals 2.62 pounds of nitrogen per year before you add any fertilizer. If we
subtract the 2.62 pounds already present in the reclaimed water then you only need to
purchase and apply 0.38 pounds of nitrogen each year. 87%of nitrogen is already supplied by
the reclaimed water in this example.
Page 3 of 5
PHOSPHOROUS CALCULATIONS
As a general rule,the University of Florida Institution of Food and Agricultural Sciences
recommends soil testing for phosphorus content before any phosphorus fertilizer is applied.
Rule for phosphorus — application rates are not to exceed 0.25 pound per 1,000 square feet per
application and are not to exceed 0.5 pound of phosphorus per 1,000 square feet per year.
• For this example, assume a 1,000 ft2yard
• Irrigate with reclaimed water per South Florida Water Management District Rules: %- 1
inch (this calculation was done using one inch) per acre per week of reclaimed water=
623 gallons per week(2358 Liters).
• If you receive reclaimed water from the SCWRF, use the 2.7 mg/L value for phosphorus
in the reclaimed water.
• If you receive reclaimed water from the NCWRF, therefore you use the .996 mg/L value
for phosphorus in the reclaimed water.
SCWRF Calculation:
Multiply 2,358 liters of reclaimed water x 2.7 mg/L= 6,367 mg of phosphorus applied per week
or(331,063 mg/year)which equals 0.730 pounds per year. Reclaimed water exceeds the limit
of the phosphorus allowed for fertilization;therefore no additional phosphorus-containing
fertilizer should be used if using only reclaimed water and watering once per week.
NCWRF Calculation:
Multiply 2,358 liters of reclaimed water x 1.0 mg/L=2,358 mg of phosphorus applied per week
or(122,616 mg/year)which equals 0.27 pounds per year. The reclaimed water supplies over
half of the annual limit for phosphorus. A soil test for phosphorus should be conducted to
determine if additional phosphorus from fertilizer is necessary.
• Reclaimed water is supplemented with well water during high demand periods and
constituents of influent are subject to change, therefore the levels of nitrogen and
phosphorus in the reclaimed water may change.
❖ Total nitrogen was calculated as Total Kjeldahl Nitrogen (TKN)+ Nitrate (NO3) because
NO2 is not normally detected and therefore was not included.
Page 4 of 5
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Fertilization Guidelines for Established Turf grass Lawns in South Florida
Nitrogen Recommendations
Turf Grass Species Pounds of Nitrogen per 1,000 ft2 per year
Bahia grass 2-4
Bermuda grass 5-7
Centipede grass 2 -3
St. Augustine grass 4-6
Zoysia grass 4-6
Links to:
Homeowner Best Management Practices for the Home Lawn
University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences
Summary of IFAS Turf& Landscape Irrigation Recommendations
Additional information and history of lawmaking for nutrients
Rookery Bay Project Greenscape
Page 5 of 5
December 5,2012 Pelican Bay Services Division Board Regular Session
7cii. Landscape Water Management Subcommittee
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