(A) In the event that a Stage 1 water shortage condition is declared, an extensive publicity campaign will be initiated using public media and any other methods as the County Manager may deem appropriate or necessary to inform the public of an existing water shortage. The public shall be encouraged to voluntarily adhere to the following guidelines:
(1) Limit car washing;
(2) Limit lawn, garden, and shrubbery watering to the minimum necessary for plants to survive, and reuse household water when possible;
(3) Eliminate washing down of outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays, or aprons;
(4) Eliminate continuous running of water while shaving or rinsing dishes;
(5) Limit the use of washing machines and dishwashers and operate only when fully loaded;
(6) Use showers instead of bathtubs for bathing and limit showers to no more than four-minutes duration;
(7) Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage;
(8) Limit hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners;
(9) Use biodegradable and/or disposable dishes;
(10) Use flow restriction and other water-saving devices where possible; and
(11) Delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended.
(B) The goal for a Stage 1 water shortage condition is to reduce water usage by 3% to 5% from a normal level.
(Ord. passed 6-4-2007)