CHAPTER 53: WATER CONSERVATION
Section
   53.01   Declaration of water shortage
   53.02   Stage I water shortage condition
   53.03   Stage II water shortage condition
   53.04   Stage III water shortage condition
   53.05   Lifting of restrictions imposed during a water shortage
   53.06   Discontinuance of service
 
   53.99   Penalty
§ 53.01 DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE.
   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 - -)
§ 53.02 STAGE I WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION.
   (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
§ 53.03 STAGE II WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION.
   (A)   In the event the Town Manager issues a declaration of a Stage II water shortage condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation, to use or permit the use of water from the town water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until the time as the declaration of water, shortage has been rescinded. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition, consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
   (B)   In the event a Stage II water shortage condition is declared, in addition to the voluntary guidelines already in effect, it shall be unlawful to use water supplied by the town water system in the following manner:
      (1)   To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flowers and vegetable gardens, except in accordance with the following schedule set forth below for specific areas of the town. The watering shall be done by hand-held hose or container or drip irrigation system only;
      (2)   To fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools or refill swimming and/or wading pools which have been drained;
      (3)   To wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, airplanes or any other type of mobile equipment, including commercial washing;
      (4)   To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks or patios, or to use water for other similar purposes;
      (5)   To use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency;
      (6)   To operate or induce water into any ornamental fountain, pool or pond or other structure making similar use of water;
      (7)   To serve drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias or other food establishments, except upon request;
      (8)   To operate water cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected; and
      (9)   To use water for any unnecessary purpose or to intentionally waste water.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 53.99
§ 53.04 STAGE III WATER SHORTAGE CONDITION.
   (A)   In the event the Town Manager issues a declaration of Stage III water shortage condition, then it shall be unlawful for any person, firm or corporation to use or permit the use of water from the town water system for any purpose hereinafter set forth until the time as the declaration of water shortage has been rescinded. In exercising the authority for declaring a water shortage condition, consideration shall be given to water storage levels and available sources of supply, available usable storage on hand, drawdown rates, the projected supply capability, outlook for precipitation, daily water use patterns and availability of water from other sources.
   (B)   In the event a Stage III water shortage condition is declared, in addition to the restrictions for Stage I and Stage II water shortage conditions, the following restrictions shall also apply:
      (1)   To induce water into any pool;
      (2)   Use water outside a structure for any use other than an emergency involving fire;
      (3)   Fire protection to be maintained by drafting of ponds, rivers and the like, wherever possible;
      (4)   The use of throw away utensils and plates is encouraged and recommended at all eating establishments; and
      (5)   To operate an evaporative air conditioner which recycles water, except during operating hours of business.
(Ord. passed - -) Penalty, see § 53.99
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