It is hereby declared that, because of the conditions prevailing the Town of Florence, the general welfare requires that the water resources available to the town be put to the maximum beneficial use to the extent to which they are capable, and that the waste or unreasonable use or unreasonable method of use of water be prevented, and the conservation of the water is to be extended with a view of the reasonable and beneficial use thereof in the interests of the people of the town and for the public welfare.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. II, § 18-118) (Ord. 346-04, passed 6-21-2004)