(A) (1) In the event a Stage II Water Shortage Condition exists and the town’s raw water storage facilities drop to 40% or less of storage, then the Public Utilities Director may declare a Stage III Water Shortage.
(2) In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition, consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
(B) In the event the Public Utilities Director issues a declaration of Stage III Water Shortage Condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or permit the use of water from the town’s water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until a time as the declaration of water shortage has been rescinded. In addition to the restrictions for Stage I and Stage II Water Shortage Conditions, the following restrictions shall also apply:
(1) To fill or add any water into any pool;
(2) Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving a fire;
(3) Fire protection to be maintained by the drafting of ponds, rivers and the like, whenever possible;
(4) The use of throw-away utensils and plates is encouraged and recommended at all eating establishments; and
(5) To operate an evaporative air conditioner which recycles water except during operating hours of business.
(Prior Code, § E-VI-5)