In the event it appears that water demand on the town water system may exceed supply and transmission capabilities, the Utilities Director may recommend to the Town Manager that voluntary water conservation measures be implemented. The Town Manager, following consultation with the Town Council, may declare a Stage I water shortage condition advisory requesting voluntary water conservation by consumers. In the event that voluntary conservation measures fail to relieve the demand on the system, the town may advance to a Stage II or Stage III water shortage condition. The Town Manager, following consultation with the Town Council, may, with or without the recommendation of the Utilities Director declare that a Stage II or Stage III water shortage condition exists.
(Ord. passed - -)
(A) In the event a Stage I water shortage condition is declared, the following guidelines shall apply:
(1) An extensive publicity campaign will be initiated using public media and specialized methods to inform the public of an impending or existing water shortage; and
(2) Conservation measures will be encouraged and recommended.
(B) In the event a Stage I water shortage condition is declared, the following guidelines shall apply and the public shall be encouraged to adhere to the following:
(1) Limit car washing to the minimum;
(2) Limit lawn and garden watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive;
(3) Do not wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, parking lots, service bays or aprons and the like;
(4) Do not leave faucets running while shaving or rinsing dishes;
(5) Water shrubbery to the minimum required reusing household water when possible;
(6) Limit use of clothes washers and dish washers and when used, operate fully loaded;
(7) Use of showers for bathing, rather, than bathtub and limit showers to no more than four minutes;
(8) Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage;
(9) The use of disposable and biodegradable dishes is encouraged;
(10) The use of flow restrictive and water saving devices;
(11) Limit hours of operation of water cooled air conditioners; and
(12) All residents, businesses and institutions are requested to temporarily delay new landscape work until the water shortage has ended.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 53.99
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