Upon a determination by the Council that the water supply may prove inadequate for the comfort and convenience of the citizens, the Mayor is hereby authorized and empowered to limit the use of said water to such hours and for such purposes as he may deem necessary. The limited use period shall become effective 48 hours after conspicuous posting at the Town Hall of a proclamation stating the lawful purposes and hours of use of such water and shall remain in effect for the duration of said emergency period.
('86 Code, § 17.202.8)