(A) General requirements. The Utility shall not be liable for any deficiency or failure in the supply of water to customers, whether occasioned by shutting water off for the purpose of making repairs or connections or from any other cause whatsoever. In case of fire, or alarm of fire, or in making repairs or construction of new works, water may be shut off at such time and kept off as long as necessary. In addition, the Commission or Director shall have the right to impose reasonable restrictions on the use of the water system in emergency situations.
(B) Irrigation and sprinkling restrictions. The following irrigation and sprinkling restrictions shall apply to the use of the water system. This does not apply to those persons who are irrigating and sprinkling from a private well.
(1) Waste of water prohibited.
(a) Customers shall maintain taps, faucets, valves and other water facilities so that water waste is eliminated from seeps, dripping faucets, etc.
(b) No person shall waste water by deliberately allowing irrigation or sprinkling water to run off onto the street or into the drains.
(2) Odd-even day sprinkling. Sprinkling may be curtailed or restricted from May 1 through September 30th by the Utility. An even and odd numbered address system may be used.
(3) Prohibited hours. There shall be no sprinkling by either even or odd numbered addresses, from the water system, between the hours of 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.
(4) Exemptions.
(a) Newly sodded or seeded yards will be exempt from the watering restriction for a period of six (6) weeks only. Over seeding or spot patching of existing established yards can be watered every day with a hand controlled hose. No watering will be allowed between 12:00 noon and 6:00 p.m.
(b) Filling of children’s swimming pools and children playing with a hose operated sprinkler or water toy are exempt from these restrictions.
(5) Additional restrictions.
(a) Additional restrictions on the use of water during periods of dry weather may be enacted by order of the Commission or Director by publication in the official newspaper of the city. When restricted, no person shall water for the purpose of watering lawns, shrubs, trees, washing cars or structures. All unnecessary use of water is prohibited for the duration of the imposed restriction.
(b) If more drastic restrictions are necessary, orders may be issued by the Commission or Director to take necessary action to protect the water system so that ample water may be available for health, sanitation, and fire protection.
(6) Penalty. Violations of this section carry a fine per each day of violation in an amount adopted in the fee schedule, which shall be collected on the customer’s water bill. Unpaid fines may be collected as an assessment to the customer's property taxes, in accordance with Minnesota Statutes.
(7) Permission to use hydrant. No person shall open, close, or tamper with any fire hydrant except under the authorization of the Utility or, in case of fire or emergency, authorization of the Mora Area Fire Department.
(Ord. 397, passed 9-7-2010)