(A) Voluntary conservation measures. Upon the declaration of a water watch or water warning as provided in § 52.073, the Village Chairperson and/or the Utilities Superintendent is authorized to call on all water consumers to employ voluntary water conservation measures to limit or eliminate nonessential water uses including, but not limited to, limitations on the following uses:
(1) Sprinkling of water on lawns, shrubs or trees (including golf courses);
(2) Washing of automobiles;
(3) Use of water in swimming pools, fountains and evaporative air conditioning systems; and
(4) Waste of water.
(B) Mandatory conservation measures. Upon the declaration of a water supply emergency as provided in § 52.073, the Village Chairperson and/or the Utilities Superintendent is also authorized to implement certain mandatory water conservation measures, including, but not limited to, the following:
(1) Suspension of new connections to the village’s water distribution system, except connections of fire hydrants and those made pursuant to agreements entered into by the village prior to the effective date of the declaration of the emergency;
(2) Restrictions on the uses of water in one or more classes of water use, wholly or in part;
(3) Restrictions on the sale of water at coin-operated facilities or sites;
(4) The imposition of water rationing based on any reasonable formula including, but not limited to, the percentage of normal use and per capita or per consumer restrictions;
(5) Complete or partial bans on the waste of water; and
(6) Any combination of the foregoing measures.
(Ord. 134, passed 1-8-2003)