During water shortages as described in this subchapter, the Mayor may:
(A) Direct residential users to adopt the following conservation measures:
(1) Locate and repair all leaks in faucets, toilets, and water-using appliances.
(2) Adjust all water-using appliances to use the minimum amount of water in order to achieve the appliance's purpose.
(3) Use automatic washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads.
(4) Take shorter showers and shallower baths.
(5) Turn off faucets while brushing teeth, etc.
(6) Turn off shower while soaping up.
(7) Set temperature settings of hot water at least 10 degrees lower to discourage lengthy shower-taking.
(8) Where plumbing fixtures can accommodate them, install flow-restricting or other water-saving devices.
(9) Reduce the number of toilet flushes per day. Each flush uses about five gallons. Reduce water used per flush by installing toilet tank displacement inserts.
(10) Use sink and tub stoppers to avoid wasting water.
(11) Keep a bottle of chilled water in the refrigerator.
(B) Direct nonresidential users to adopt the following conservation measures:
(1) Identify and repair all leaky fixtures and water-using equipment. Give special attention to equipment connected directly to water lines, such as processing machines, steam-using machines, washing machines, water-cooled air conditioners, and furnaces.
(2) Assure that valves and solenoids that control water flows are shut off completely when the water-using cycle is not engaged.
(3) Adjust water-using equipment to use the minimum amount of water required to achieve its stated purpose.
(Ord. 12-86- , passed 12-1-86)