(a) Upon the County Administrator's written determination, made pursuant to Section 1046.07(b) and in consultation with Loudoun Water, that Water Supply Emergency - Emergency Stage conditions exist, the County Administrator shall promulgate a list of mandatory water restrictions. Such mandatory restrictions may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following:
(1) Irrigation with a sprinkler or irrigation system prohibited;
(2) Washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, or other mobile equipment prohibited, except in vehicle wash facilities operating with an effective and efficient water recycling system with a prominently displayed sign in public view so stating;
(3) Washing of streets, driveways, parking lots, service station aprons, the exterior of commercial or residential buildings, or any other outdoor surfaces prohibited, unless such washing is required to eliminate a safety or health hazard;
(4) Watering or washing with a container having a capacity larger than three gallons prohibited;
(5) Operation or use of all water-demanding amenities located within Loudoun Water's service area, such as ornamental fountains, waterfalls and reflecting ponds prohibited, unless such water use is necessary to aerate for a short period to preserve habitat for aquatic species;
(6) Filling or topping off swimming and/or wading pools prohibited;
(7) Service of drinking water in restaurants prohibited, except upon request;
(8) Use of water for outdoor recreation prohibited;
(9) Air conditioning with units requiring the use of water prohibited, except for facilities with heat-sensitive materials or equipment, or where such prohibition would endanger the life or health of the occupants;
(10) Use of water for construction purposes, including hydroseeding, dust control, and filling or flushing water mains for new development prohibited;
(11) Use of automatic ice-making machines in hotels and motels prohibited;
(12) Installation of new landscape prohibited;
(13) For commercial plant nurseries, use of sprinkler or irrigation system prohibited, except for a hand-held hose, hand-held water can, or drip irrigation system.
(b) The following uses shall be permitted when Water Supply Emergency -Emergency Stage conditions exist:
(1) Irrigation at any time/day using a hand-held hose with a positive shutoff nozzle, or a hand-held bucket having a capacity no larger than three gallons;
(2) Necessary use of water, other than for landscape irrigation by a governmental entity performing a governmental function, including for a capital improvement construction project;
(3) Necessary use of water, other than for landscape irrigation, for public infrastructure development including roadway base preparation, flushing a utility line, dust control, or concrete or asphalt work;
(4) Necessary use of water for repair of a water distribution facility or residential and commercial plumbing; and
(5) Necessary use of water for fire flow and public safety and health protection, such as flushing lines for improved water quality.
(c) Loudoun Water shall promptly make all reasonable efforts, including, without limitation, direct mailings and publication in newspapers having general circulation in Loudoun County, to notify the public and Loudoun Water's customers of the Board's issuance of a declaration of a Water Supply Emergency, of the County Administrator's determination that Water Supply Emergency - Emergency Stage conditions exist, and of any mandatory water restrictions promulgated by the County Administrator.
(Ord. 08-10. Passed 7-1-08.)