Purpose: The council finds that it is essential for the health and safety of the public and property that the integrity of the water system be protected to maintain its continued availability to deliver water as necessary to protect the health and safety of the persons and property within the service area to establish procedures, authority, and criteria to allocate restricted or limited water supplies in times of emergency or shortage.
In the exercise of this authority, it shall be recognized that protecting the integrity of the system from damage or destruction is of primary importance to enable the city to continue, with minimal disruption, the delivery of water to the users as is necessary for the protection of the health and public safety of the persons or property within the city and served by the system. (Ord. 608, 6-6-2023)