(A) Triggers. This stage is triggered by any one of the following conditions.
(1) Groundwater levels have fallen 15 feet below normal seasonal levels.
(2) System pressure falls below 20 pounds per square inch.
(3) Pumping lowers water levels to within five feet of the top of the well screens.
(4) Plant operations are at 90% capacity for more than three consecutive days.
(5) Demand for one day is in excess of 750,000 gallons per day.
(B) Goals. The goals of this stage are to reduce peak demands by 50% and to reduce overall consumption by 25%.
(C) Education actions.
(1) The city will make news releases to local media describing current conditions and indicating the water supply outlook for the city.
(2) The city will hold public meeting(s) to discuss the emergency, the status of the water supply and further actions to be taken.
(D) Management actions.
(1) The city 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) Pumping at wells will be reduced to decrease drawdown and to maintain water levels over well screens.
(5) The city will seek additional emergency supplies from other users, including the state or federal government.
(E) Regulation actions. In addition to the regulation actions available under Stage Two, the following regulatory authority may be exercised by the Mayor.
(1) Outdoor water use will be banned, except for businesses which require outdoor water use to operate.
(2) Wastes of water will be prohibited.
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(Ord. 390, passed - -)