§ 50.308 SPECIFIC CONSERVATION METHODS AND RECOMMENDATIONS APPLICABLE TO ALL WATER SHORTAGES.

   (A)   During Stage I Water Shortage each method shall be voluntary unless it is superceded explicitly by the mandatory provisions of §§ 50.309 or 50.310:

      (1)   Reusing water whenever possible unless the reuse is prohibited under this code (e.g., black water or grey water);

      (2)   Minimizing vehicle washing;

      (3)   Limiting lawn, garden and plant watering to the minimum necessary for the vegetation to survive;

      (4)   Minimizing use of potable water to wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays or aprons and the like;

      (5)   Refraining from allowing faucets to run while shaving or rinsing dishes;

      (6)   Limiting the use of washing machines and dishwashers and when used, operating only fully loaded;

      (7)   Taking showers instead of baths and limiting showers to no more than four minutes;

      (8)   Avoiding flushing toilets with each single use;

      (9)   Using flow restrictive and water saving devices as much as possible;

      (10)   Limiting hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners; and

      (11)   Taking all other measures which the customer or Director recognizes will conserve water use.

   (B)   During Stage I, Stage II and Stage III Water Shortages, the above non-exclusive conservation methods shall be encouraged or required.

(Ord. passed 6-21-2011)