The following term when used in this division shall have the meaning ascribed to it in this section except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:
WATER SHORTAGE. Shall be deemed to exist when the ordinary demands and requirements of water consumers served by the city cannot be satisfied without depleting the water supply to or below a critical level, the level at which the continued availability of water for human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection is jeopardized. Situations also occur that can interrupt the availability of water supply or its distribution to our customers. This Water Shortage Response Plan has been developed to allow the City of Eden to adapt to these situations and continue to supply water to our customer. These situations can be cause by drought, storms, water line breaks, power failures, or harmful acts of human beings. This plan will set forth protocol for how the City Water System will respond to these situations.
(1989 Code, § 16-81) (Ord. passed 8-19-86; Am Ord. passed 5-18-10)