(A) Purpose. This section establishes procedures to implement emergency water conservation restrictions in response to a critical water deficiency declared by the governor, pursuant to M.S. § 103G.291.
(B) Application. This section applies to all water customers of the city who own or control water use on any premises.
(C) Declaration of critical water deficiency. Upon the declaration of a critical water deficiency by the governor, the city shall take action consistent with M.S. § 103G.291, subd. 1 to restrict nonessential water uses. Restrictions imposed during an emergency shall continue in effect until the end of the emergency and/or removed by the city.
(D) Emergency water use restrictions. Emergency water use restrictions shall be implemented upon the declaration of a critical water emergency by the governor. Restrictions may include limiting or prohibiting irrigation or watering, vehicle washing, and any other nonessential uses as determined by the city.
(E) Public notice. The City Clerk or Utilities Superintendent shall post a directive at City Hall and shall take other action reasonably practicable to inform the general public of emergency water use restrictions and the penalties which could be imposed for violation of such restrictions.
(Ord. 01-2023, passed 1-3-2023)