(A) Trigger. This stage is triggered by any one of the following conditions:
(1) Groundwater levels have fallen 15 feet below normal seasonal levels;
(2) Systems pressure falls below 35 pounds per square inch;
(3) Pumping lowers water levels to within five feet of the top of the wells;
(4) Plant operations are at 90% capacity for more than three consecutive days; or
(5) Demand for one day is in excess of 500,000 gallons per day.
(B) Goals. The goals of this stage are to reduce peak demand by 50% and to reduce overall consumption by 25%.
(C) Education actions.
(1) The village will make news releases to local media describing the current conditions and indicate the water supply outlook for the village.
(2) The village will hold public meeting(s) to discuss the emergency, the status of the water supply and further actions which need to be taken.
(D) Management actions.
(1) The village water supplies will be monitored daily.
(2) Leaks will be repaired within 24 hours of detection.
(3) Standby wells will be activated for contingency operation.
(4) Pumpage at wells will be reduced to decrease drawdown and to maintain water levels over well screens.
(5) The village will seek additional emergency supplies from other users, the state or the federal government.
(E) Regulation actions. In addition to the regulation actions available under Stage Two, the following regulatory authority may be exercised by the Chairperson and Board.
(1) Outdoor water use will be banned, except for businesses which require outdoor water use to operate.
(2) Wastes of water will be prohibited.
(Ord. 681, passed 2-27-2023)