For the purpose of this chapter, the following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ADVISORY. Conditions exist which indicate the potential for serious water supply shortages.
ALERT. Raw water supplies (i.e., streamflow, reservoir levels, or groundwater levels) are consistently below seasonal averages, and if they continue to decline, may not be adequate to meet normal needs.
ALLOTMENT. The maximum quantity of water allowed for each customer over any applicable period as established in the water rationing provisions of this chapter.
ANY WATER. Any type of water, including fresh water, brackish water, wastewater, or reclaimed water.
CUSTOMER. Any person using water for any purpose from the city’s water distribution system and for which either a regular charge is made or, in the case of bulk sales, a cash charge is made at the site of delivery.
EMERGENCY. Water supplies are below the level necessary to meet normal needs and serious shortages exist in the area.
EXCESS USE. The usage of water by a water customer in excess of the water allotment provided under the water rationing provisions of this chapter for that customer, over any applicable period.
FRESH WATER. Water withdrawn from surface or groundwater which has not been previously used, other than brackish water.
NONRESIDENTIAL CUSTOMER. Commercial, industrial, institutional, public, and all other such users, with the exception of hospitals and health care facilities.
RATIONING. Procedures established to provide for the equitable distribution of critically-limited water supplies, in order to balance demand and limit available supplies, and to assure that sufficient water is available to preserve public health and safety.
(Ord. 8-1988, passed 7-20-1988)