(A) The Water Services Director is authorized to declare a Stage 1 water alert when an insufficient supply appears likely due to water system limitations or structural failure, or when a catastrophic incident threatens the existing water supply or water delivery system. The declaration may designate the entire area served by the Town of Florence Water Division or a portion of the service area affected, in the event the shortage is not system-wide.
(B) Upon declaration by the Director of the Stage 1 water alert and publication of the declaration, the Water Division shall implement the latest drought management plan or emergency response plan on file in the Town Clerk's office that has been approved by resolution and kept available for public use and inspection. The water alert shall trigger an intensive public education and information program to assist all customers impacted by the shortage to understand the state of the emergency and the need for voluntary compliance. Town of Florence personnel will direct their resources to enforcement of all existing town codes which influence water use or misuse.
(C) The Director is authorized to terminate the Stage 1 water alert when the Director determines that the condition upon which Stage 1 water alert was declared no longer exists.
(Prior Code, Ch. 18, Art. II, § 18-122) (Ord. 346-04, passed 6-21-2004)