(A) Practices that conserve water should be used at all times.
(B) Examples of conservation measures include:
(1) Judiciously sprinkling, watering, or irrigating shrubbery, trees, grass, ground covers, plants, vines gardens, vegetables, or any other vegetation;
(2) Eliminating wasteful sprinkling of impervious surfaces, such as streets and sidewalks;
(3) Limiting water use while washing trucks, trailers, mobile homes, railroad cars, or any other type of mobile equipment;
(4) Limiting water use while cleaning sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, or other outdoor surfaces;
(5) Repairing or replacing leaking water fixtures and service lines;
(6) Using appliances such as clothes washers and dishwashers only when they are full;
(7) Turning off the water while brushing teeth or shaving;
(8) Using a higher lawnmower setting to provide natural ground shade and promote the soil’s water retention;
(9) Washing cards with a bucket of soapy water and using a nozzle to stop the flow of water from the hose between rinsing; and
(10) Covering swimming pools when not in use to reduce evaporation.
(Prior Code, § 9-143) (Ord. 2008-3, passed 2-12-2008)