(A) Several parameters will require the town to begin the Response Plan. The primary parameter is when the Neuse Regional Water and Sewer Authority (NRWSA) declares a water shortage. If this occurs, the town will do so as well. When both organizations are under a declared shortage, the Public Works and Utilities Director will communicate frequently with NRWSA staff and follow their determining factors. Other factors include, but are not limited to, significant reduction in well water levels, a significant increase in the average pump run times for predetermined total flows at the wells, contaminants in the water system and/or water main breaks.
(B) If the determining factors causing the implementation of the Water Shortage Response Plan are related to well water levels or pump run times, certain tiers will be enacted in the following order:
(1) Tier I: Enacted if a 20% reduction in normal well water levels is noted or if pump run times increase 20% in order to maintain previous rates.
(2) Tier II: Enacted if a 40% reduction in normal well water levels is noted or if pump run times increase 40% in order to maintain previous rates.
(3) Tier III: Enacted if a 60% reduction in normal well water levels is noted or if pump run times increase 60% in order to maintain previous rates.
(Ord. 05-06-22, passed 12-12-05; Am. Ord. 09-10-25, passed 6-14-10)