In the event of a water shortage crisis, in addition to the restrictions made unlawful heretofore, the following mandatory conservation measures shall be in effect:
(A) Residential users shall reduce water consumption to a level necessary to sustain human life and the lives of domestic pets and to maintain minimum standards of hygiene and sanitation.
(B) Fire protection must be maintained, but where possible, tank trucks shall use untreated water.
(C) It shall be unlawful to wash automobiles, trucks, trailer, boats, airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment.
(D) It shall be unlawful to make any non-essential use of treated water for commercial or public use.
(E) All industrial, manufacturing, and commercial enterprises (to include nursery operations) shall reduce consumption to any degree feasible with a goal of a reduction of at least 50%. It is the primary responsibility of each non-residential customer to meet its mandated water use reduction in whatever manner possible, including limitation of operating hours, or days if necessary.
(F) The Director may declare additional measures of mandatory conservation controls such as larger percentage reductions in consumption, termination of service to specific areas in the water system on a rotating basis, prohibition of all industrial uses of treated water, etc., or whatever is necessary to protect the health and safety of the customers of the water system.
(Ord. passed 12-3-2018) Penalty, see § 54.99