(A) The purpose of this water shortage response ordinance (this chapter) is to provide for the declaration of increasingly serious stages of water shortages and to define voluntary and mandatory water conservation measures to be implemented during these various stages. These written procedures will minimize the need to make last minute decisions and will allow the Harnett County Department of Public Utilities (HCDPU) to respond quickly to changing conditions, which will preserve the water resources of the county to provide for the water demands of human consumption, sanitation, and fire protection throughout the service area of the county.
(B) This chapter shall apply to all users connected directly or indirectly to the Department of Public Utilities’ public potable water supply, regardless of whether the user is located within the jurisdictional boundary of the county.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2018)