§ 15-82 WATER SHORTAGE RESPONSE PLAN (WSRP).

   Implementation of the WSRP.

   (A)   To avoid further depletion of the city’s water supply during a water shortage, The City Manager will authorize the implementation of what level of response is needed based on the criteria set forth in this plan. The current situation will be communicated to the Mayor and City Council.

   (B)   Whenever the City Manager finds a water shortage exists, he shall proclaim one or more water conservation stages. The City Manager’s proclamation shall be based upon a recommendation from the Water Plant Superintendent, the Distribution ORC, or the Public Works Director, and the Utilities Manager to the City Manager of what response is required to continue meeting the human consumption, sanitation and fire protection needs of our customers. Recommendations of the Water Plant Superintendent or the Distribution ORC shall be based on a review of factors such as current water supply, stream flow, drought conditions, presettling impoundment reservoir level, seasonal effect on water supply, condition of the distribution system, pumping capacity, and average current consumption rates.

   (C)   In the absence of the City Manager, the Assistant City Manager will be authorized to implement the required response within the plan.

(1989 Code, § 16-82) (Ord. passed 8-19-86; Am. Ord. passed 11-19-02; Am. Ord. passed 5-18-10)

Editor’s note:

   Sections §§ 15-82 through 15-92 will constitute the City’s Water Shortage Response Plan as required under North Carolina Administrative Code 15A NCAC 02E0.607 and General Statue 143-355(l)