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93.04 CONDITIONS.
   1.   Water Watch. A Water Watch may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a potential threat to the ability of the water system to meet the needs of its customers currently or in the foreseeable future. Indicators of the need to impose a water watch include but are not limited to:
      A.   System operating at 70 percent of pumping capacity.
      B.   Moderate decrease in the pumping water levels of wells.
      C.   Moderate decrease in the recovery rate of water levels in wells.
   2.   Water Warning. A Tier I or Tier II Water Warning may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a serious threat to the ability of the water system to meet the needs of its customers currently and in the foreseeable future.
      A.   Indicators of the need to impose a Tier I Water Warning include but are not limited to:
         (1)   System operating at 80 percent of pumping capacity.
         (2)   Significant decrease in the pumping water level of wells.
         (3)   Significant decrease in the recovery rate of water levels in wells.
      B.   Indicators of the need to impose a Tier II Water Warning include but are not limited to:
         (1)   Severe system emergencies (e.g., chemical spill).
         (2)   Major system failure in feeder mains or treatment plant.
         (3)   Other factors which pose a significant threat to the ability of the Water Utility to furnish adequate supplies of potable processed water.
   3.   Water Emergency. A Water Emergency may be declared when a water shortage or equipment failure poses a severe and immediate threat to the ability of the water system to meet the needs of its customers. Indicators of the need to impose a Water Emergency include but are not limited to:
      A.   System operation at 90 percent of pumping capacity.
      B.   Serious decrease in the recovery rate of water level in wells.
      C.   Major system failure in feeder mains or treatment plant.
      D.   Other factors which pose a significant threat to the ability of the Water Utility to furnish adequate supplies of potable processed water.