Water Supply, Usage and Conservation

We couldn't help but notice the ditch across the front of Norma's and also all along the road. Sometimes it was almost dry and sometimes it was teeming with fast flowing water. They also seemed to be very generous watering the new turf and lawn. We were told and had read that the water in Costa Rica was safe to drink. So we asked Rick what the story was with the water here. The front ditches are for irrigation only and are turned on and off and each property can take so much for irrigation. It is gravity feed and comes from a local river. The drinking water comes through another separate system and is all metered just like cities and towns at home. It is all chlorine treated and is totally safe for consumption.

Just like at home, some people still prefer to drink bottled water. Personally I have been using the tap water for my coffee and cooking but Rob prefers his tea made with bottled water-he likes the taste better. I don't mind the taste but I have noticed it doesn't get as cold as at home so if I want a glass of water I too drink the bottled stuff kept cold in the fridge.