(A) Triggers. This stage is triggered by any one of the following conditions.
(1) Ground water levels have fallen ten feet below normal seasonal levels.
(2) System pressure falls below 35 pound per square inch.
(3) Plant operations are at 80% capacity for more than three consecutive days.
(4) Demand for one day is in excess of 500,000 gallons per day.
(B) Goals. The goals of this stage are to reduce peak demands by 20% and to reduce overall weekly consumption by 10%.
(C) Management actions.
(1) Water supply will be monitored daily.
(2) Leaks will be repaired within 24 hours of detection.
(3) Pumpage at wells will be reduced to decrease drawdown and to maintain water levels over well screens.
(4) Village will curtail its water usage, including watering of village grounds and washing of vehicles.
(D) Regulation actions. In addition to the regulation actions under stage one, the following regulatory authority may be exercised by the Chairperson of the Board.
(1) An odd/even lawn watering system will be imposed on village residents. Residents with odd-numbered houses will water on odd days, even-numbered houses on even days.
(2) Outdoor water use, including lawn watering and car washing will be restricted to before 10:00 a.m. and after 9:00 p.m.
(3) Refilling of swimming pools will be limited to one day a week after sunset.
(4) Excess water use charges for usage of water over the amount used in the winter will be imposed at a rate twice the normal rate for water usage.
(5) Waste of water will be prohibited.
(Ord. 2006-1, passed 6-1-2006) Penalty, see § 10.99