A. Conservation Regulations: In order to restrict nonessential outside water uses to prevent excessive, wasteful use of water the following regulations shall apply to users of the village's water system:
1. Unrestricted lawn sprinkling is not allowed from May 15 through September 15 of each year. Odd numbered addresses shall water only on odd days and even numbered addresses shall water only on even days.
2. No sprinkling shall occur from twelve o'clock (12:00) noon to six o'clock (6:00) P.M. Central Standard Time.
3. New lawns (less than 3 months old) and sprinkling of bushes, trees and flowers with handheld devices are exempted from this provision.
B. Emergency Water Use Plans: If it is determined by the sewer and water supervisor that there is a water supply shortage due to lack of rainfall or mechanical failure, or any other reason, the sewer and water supervisor, with notice to the members of the board of trustees, is authorized to provide temporary rules and regulations regarding nonessential water use throughout the village including, but not limited to, any or all of the following:
1. Prohibit hydrant and water system flushing.
2. Place a ban on all external water uses such as watering of lawns, gardens, etc.
3. Prohibit the use of water for fire department training.
4. Restrict water available for industrial use.
5. Prohibit use of water in street sweeping operations.
6. Restrict use of water at commercial car washes, public swimming pools and water cooled air conditioning systems.
7. Reduce water pressure in the potable water system.
8. Impose reasonable daily per capita consumption limits on all residents.
9. Restrict water use except for residential uses and essential services.
C. Penalty: Any person or corporation who, after receiving notice from the village of the rules regarding water conservation or the existence of an emergency water use plan, fails to abide by said rules, shall be fined not less than one hundred dollars ($100.00), nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00) for each violation. (Ord. 2016-09, 2-23-2016)