Melbourne Village is a small town of about 680 people, almost entirely surrounded by West Melbourne. It was founded in the late 1940s by the American Homesteading Foundation, started by settlers from Dayton, Ohio, and incorporated in 1957. Houses sit among native oaks and pines, and more than 90% of lots are between a third of an acre and a full acre (Wikipedia).
Call (321) 220-9883Big wooded lots, thirsty yards
The town's drinking water comes from the City of Melbourne. Lots this size take a lot of water to keep green, which is why many homeowners use a private irrigation well. On wooded lots a few extra problems show up:
- Roots lifting or cracking suction lines, which lets air in and costs the pump its prime.
- Pumps tucked into shade and brush, where damp and insects get into switches and relays.
- Long runs to far zones on deep lots, so a small pump struggles at the back of the property.
Common questions
Is Melbourne Village part of West Melbourne?
No, it's its own town, but it sits inside West Melbourne and we cover it.
My sprinkler pump loses prime every few weeks. Why?
Usually an air leak on the suction side. On wooded lots, roots cracking the pipe are a common cause.
Can you work around the trees without damaging them?
Tell the contractor where the pump and well are and they'll plan access.