In the event it appears that water demand on the Town of Murphy water system may exceed supply and transmission capabilities, the Utilities Director may recommend to the Town of Murphy that voluntary water conservation measures be implemented. The Town Clerk, following consultation with the Board of Commissioners, may declare a Stage I Water Shortage Condition Advisory requesting voluntary water conservation by consumers. In the event that voluntary conservation measures fail to relieve the demand on the system, the town may advance to a Stage II or Stage III Water Shortage Condition. The Town Clerk, following consultation with the Board of Commissioners, may, with or without the recommendation of the Utilities Director, declare that a Stage II or Stage III Water Shortage Condition exists.
(Ord. passed 9-13-1999)