Upon the declaration of a water warning, the following affirmative measures may be implemented by the city:
(A) Education actions. The city will make occasional news releases or post notices in designated places indicating the current water supply situation. Water conservation articles may be provided to the public on a regular basis.
(B) Management actions.
(1) Any repairs or replacements to equipment components of the city waterworks system shall be completed immediately. Water storage volumes shall be monitored hourly to ensure that reserves are in place for emergency firefighting operations.
(2) Leaks will be repaired immediately.
(3) The city will curtail its water usage, including hydrant flushing and watering of publicly owned parks and other grounds.
(C) Regulation actions. The public will be asked to voluntarily curtail some outdoor water use and to make efficient use of indoor water, i.e., washing full loads, taking short showers, not letting faucets run and the like.
(1) An odd/even lawn watering system will be imposed on city residents. These restrictions shall not apply to any person, firm or corporation engaged in the business of growing or selling plants of any kind.
(2) Waste of water will be prohibited, other than what is necessary for public safety.
(Prior Code, § 6-248) (Ord. 776, passed 6-14-2022)