WATER

WATER/UTILITY

Oakland has a municipal water system that

serves the Town and some surrounding areas.

Water rates

$13.50 - 5000 gallons minimum charge
$2.71 - each additional 1000 gallons

Irrigation is $2.71 per 1,000 gallons

Rates for non-resident services are 1.5 times the above.

Water bills also include fees for garbage collection

($16.50), and a 10% utility tax.

Meters are usually read around the 25th or 26th of each month. 

Bills are sent out on the 1st of the month, and may be paid by mail, put in the Town Center drop boxes or in person at Town Hall.

(The Town does have a debit  system in place. 

ACH - direct debit program form.doc

PAYMENTS ARE DUE ON THE 10th of EACH MONTH, 

CONSIDERED LATE 11th
SHUT OFFS ARE  PERFORMED ON THE 21st.  

PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY.  WE DO NOT 

SEND REMINDERS.

WATER IRRIGATION

WATERING TIMES: 12:01 a.m. – 10 a.m. 
                                  4 p.m.  - Midnight 

ZONES FIRST DAY     
Zone 1   Wednesday   
Zone 2   Friday           
Zone 3   Sunday         

Zone 1 Johns Landing subdivision including South Remington Road and Sunoco. 
Excluding the streets of Largovista & Orionvista which is now Zone 2

Zone 2 Old Town streets including Oakland Pointe, Southern Oaks and Winter’s 
Landing Subdivisions and commercial properties north of SR 50.  

Including John's Landing Largovista & Orionvista

Zone 3 Oakland Nature Preserve, Johns Cove and Trail side subdivisions 

the remaining westerly portions of the Town to the Lake County Line.

Town Services\water\2009_0609 rev irragation zones.jpg

Updates to the ordinance include Watering one day per week during 

daylight savings time!

Town Services\water\ORD 2009-01 water irrigation 1 day.doc

FREQUENTLY ASKED

How can I water new sod?

You are required to have a water waiver

in advance if you are planting new sod.
You may only water on the days & times

indicated.

Pest control comes on a different day

What do I do?

You may only water on the days & times

indicated. Please notify your vendor of your

watering day.

When can I wash my vehicles?

You may wash your car anytime 

only with hoses equipped with

automatic shutoff device.

Starting service
To start water service, you must complete a Utility Customer Service Request Form

get the .pdf here). A $125 deposit is required;

Deposits are returned when the account is terminated and there are no outstanding bills.

Water line maintenance

The Town is responsible for maintenance of the meter and upstream delivery system. 

The customer is responsible for maintenance of the delivery system and fixtures

on the outlet side of the meter.

Discounts for filling your pool

Oakland does not discount water bills

for filling your pool.

The Town of Oakland will prosecute all water theft. 

The town may imprison and/or fine water thieves, up to $1000!

Developers and contractors who need to tap into a fire hydrant can do

so legally by applying for a permit at the Water Department

and getting a hydrant or hose bib meter. 

Town employees are trained to detect meter tampering and evidence of water theft. 

To report suspected water theft, call Town Hall at 407-656-1117

or the Police Department at 407-656-9797.