For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
FINISHED WATER. Water treated in a manner that is suitable for human consumption.
MANDATORY CONSERVATION. Compliance with a local unit of government’s imposition of requirements that are designed to reduce certain kinds and types of water use.
TREATED WATER. Water treated in a manner that is suitable for human consumption or for another designated use.
VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION. Compliance with a local unit of government’s request to reduce water use.
WATER RATIONING. Compliance with a local unit of government’s imposition of restrictions that will reduce demand for water to a maximum allowable quantity within a finite time interval (e.g., gallons per person per day).
(Ord. 2010-4, passed 12-06-2010; Am. Ord. 2019-5, passed 10-07-2019)