These water conservation standards are enacted by the village for the purposes of:
(1) Reducing the rate of increase in overall water use through year-round water conservation practices that will help maximize the community's existing and planned water supply sources and help reduce seasonal peak day demands that result in higher cost to purchase Brunswick County water which in-turn means increased cost to the consumer.
(2) Such year-round practices shall include:
a. Reducing indoor use by encouraging the installation and maintenance of ultra-low flow toilets, faucet aerators, low-flow showerheads and similar devices, as well as other creative and commonsense indoor conservation practices.
b. Reducing irrigation and irrigation-related water waste without sacrificing landscape quality through the cultivation of lower water use plants; improved landscape design and planting practices; more efficient watering practices; and improved irrigation system design and maintenance.
c. Repair all leaks. Malfunctioning toilets and irrigation system are the most common cause of high water use. Toilets can be checked by adding a food coloring to the toilet tank and visually checking to see if the color appears in the bowl, if it does the toilet is leaking. Irrigation systems should be checked regularly for proper operation. Insure sprinkler heads are intact and automatic controller and valves are operating correctly.
(Ord. of 10-26-2007)