(A) In the event that it appears that the demand on the water system may exceed supply or transmission capabilities, or that the demand on the water supply may exceed its ability to provide sufficient water for all of the water users, the County Public Works Department shall so notify the County Manager.
(B) Following consultation with the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Manager may declare a Stage 0 water shortage watch.
(C) If water supply conditions worsen, following consultation with the Chairperson of the Board of Commissioners, the County Manager may declare a Stage 1 water shortage condition requesting voluntary water conservation by customers of the system.
(D) In the event that the voluntary measures of the Stage 1 water shortage condition fail to alleviate the shortage, the County Manager, after consultation with the Chairperson, may declare that a Stage 2, Stage 3, or Stage 4 water shortage condition exists and implement the mandatory procedures provided hereinafter.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2007)