(A) Application. This section shall apply to all person, firms, partnerships, associations, corporations, company or organizations of any kind connected to the town public water system or using water therefrom (hereafter, “users”).
(B) Declaration of need. Upon determining that the town public water system is in imminent danger of a shortage of water or is experiencing a shortage of water, the governing body shall declare a water conservation emergency and establish the appropriate conservation measures and the duration thereof.
(C) Voluntary conservation. In accordance with § 10.99, users shall be requested to reduce water consumption by practicing voluntary conservation techniques. The governing body shall suggest reasonable and meaningful actions which will alleviate existing or potential water shortage.
(D) Mandatory conservation. In accordance with § 10.99, users shall be prohibited from the water uses listed below, subject to reasonable terms, times and conditions as the governing body shall determine:
(1) Sprinkling, watering or irrigating of shrubbery, trees, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables or any other vegetation;
(2) Washing of automobiles, trucks, trailers, mobile homes, railroad cars or any other type of mobile equipment;
(3) Cleaning or spraying of sidewalks, driveways, paved areas or other outdoor surfaces;
(4) Washing and cleaning of any business equipment or machinery;
(5) The filling of swimming pools, wading pools and ornamental fountains; and
(6) Knowingly allowing leakage through defective plumbing.
(E) Exceptions. The governing body of the town reserves the right to establish alternative ration requirements for the following:
(1) Health care providers;
(2) A reasonable use of water to maintain adequate health and sanitary standards; and
(3) Those industrial, business and agricultural activities declared to be necessary for the public health and well-being.
(F) Notice. Notice of voluntary conservation measures shall be by publication in a local newspaper of general circulation or other means as deemed appropriate by the governing body. Said notice shall be effective upon publication. Notice of mandatory conservation or rationing shall be by legal publication.
(Ord. 557, passed 7-12-1988) Penalty, see § 10.99