(A) This subchapter shall apply to all persons, businesses and any other entities as defined under Indiana law connected to the town public water system either directly or indirectly (“users”).
(B) This subchapter shall allow the Council to declare a water conservation emergency and establish the appropriate measures and the durations of said measures.
(C) This subchapter shall allow for the following measures:
(1) Voluntary conservation. The Council may request that all users utilize water conservation measures. The Council shall identify reasonable and meaningful conservation techniques and provide such information to all users. The Council is also authorized to implement conservation pricing and prohibitions to encourage water conservation.
(2) Mandatory conservation. In the event of sever water shortages the Council is authorized to limit all users from selected water uses subject to reasonable terms, and conditions as the Council shall adopt.
(3) Rationing. In addition to the mandatory conservation measures for users in the event of extreme water shortages as declared by the Council to the following prohibitions:
(a) Users with odd numbered addresses shall only be allowed to water lawns, landscaping or wash cars on odd numbered days of the month. Users with even numbered addresses shall be so restricted on even numbered days of the month.
(b) In extreme emergency situations, the Water Superintendent shall have the authority to issue a total ban on watering of lawns, landscaping and car washing until such time that the emergency situation ceases.
(D) This subchapter shall not be construed as to compromise the health, safety and sanitary conditions of any user.
(E) (1) Notice of the need for voluntary conservation shall be issued in a local newspaper of general circulation or any other means acceptable by the Council.
(2) Notice of the need for mandatory conservation or rationing of the water supply shall be by first class United States mail or by door to door distribution to each current user and by electronic and print media. Notice shall be effective at the conclusion of door to door distribution or at noon of the third day after depositing notice in the United State mail.
(F) Any user who violates division (C)(3)(a) or (b) of this section may be punished by a fine of not more than $2,500 pursuant to IC 36-1-3-8(a)(10)(B). Each day shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to or in the alternative to a fine, water service may be terminated for any user who violates division (C) of this section.
(Ord. 2008-5-1, passed 5-15-08)