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§ 50.25 DEFINITIONS.
   The following definitions shall apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
   “CRISIS.” A loss of potable water is probable unless there is an immediate reduction of demand.
   “CUSTOMER.” Any person, business or industry using water for any purpose from the village’s water distribution system, and for which either a regular charge is made or, in this case of bulk sales, a cash charge is made at the site of delivery.
   “EMERGENCY.” Water supplies are below the level necessary to meet normal needs and serious shortage exists in the area.
   “FRESH WATER.” Raw water withdrawn from surface water supplies that has not been previously used or private well that does not exceed 100 feet in depth, including water drawn from village lakes.
   “MANDATORY CONSERVATION.” Raw water supplies are consistently below seasonal averages, and if they continue to decline, may not be adequate to meet normal needs, making certain uses prohibited.
   “RATIONING.” Procedures established to provide for equitable distribution of critically-limited water supplies, in order to balance demand and limited available supplies, and to ensure that sufficient water is available to preserve public health and safety.
   “RECLAIMED WATER.” Wastewater that has been treated to allow reuse.
   “SERVICE INTERRUPTION.” The temporary suspension of water supply, or reduction of pressure below that required for adequate supply, to any customer, portion of a water supply, or entire system.
   “VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION.” Conditions exist that indicate potential for serious water supply shortages and certain actions are requested.
   “WASTE OF WATER.” Includes, but is not limited to:
      (1)   Permitting water to escape down a gutter, ditch or other surface drain; or
      (2)   Failure to repair a controllable leak of water due to defective plumbing.
   “WASTEWATER.” Water that has been previously used for industrial, municipal, domestic or other purposes, and has not been returned to the surface source.
   “WATER.” Water available to the village for treatment by virtue of its water rights or withdrawal permit or any treated water introduced by the village into its water distribution system, including water offered for sale.
   “WATER USE CATEGORIES.” Established as follows:
Category 1: Essential Water Uses
Domestic Use:
1.   Water necessary to sustain human life and the lives of domestic pets, and to maintain minimum standards of hygiene and sanitation in kitchens, bathrooms, and laundry.
Public Use:
1.   Fire hydrants;
   a.   Firefighting;
   b.   Certain testing and drills by the Fire Department, if performed in the interest of public safety and if approved by the village.
2.   Maintenance of sanitary sewers and hydrants flushing as needed to ensure public health and safety.
Category 2: Socially or Economically Important Uses of Water
Domestic Use: All domestic uses other than those included in Categories 1 and 3.
1.   Minimal watering of lawns, gardens, trees and the like at home as permitted by ordinance.
Commercial and Institutional Uses:   
1.   Water use by public gardens of regional significance where necessary to preserve specimens.
2.   Filling and operation of swimming pools.
3.   Interior cleaning of commercial truck beds.
4.   Restaurants, clubs and eating places.
5.   Air conditioning:
   a.   Refilling for startup at the beginning of the cooling season.
   b.   Make-up of water during the cooling season.
   c.   Refilling specifically approved by health officials and the municipal governing body, where the system has been drained for health protection or repair purposes.
Category 3: Non-Essential Uses of Water   
Ornamental Purposes:
1.   Fountains, reflecting pools, and artificial waterfalls.
Outdoor Non-Commercial Watering (public or private):
 
1.   Filling and operation of private swimming pools.
2.   Washing of motor vehicle exteriors.
3.   Serving water in restaurants, clubs or eating places except by specific request.
4.   Air conditioning: refilling cooling towers after draining except as specified in Category 1.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.26 DECLARATION OF VOLUNTARY CONSERVATION.
   Whenever the Mayor is informed by the Director of Public Utilities or WWD that a potential shortage of water supply is indicated, the Mayor shall be empowered to declare by adoption of this section that voluntary conservation conditions exist. The Director of Public Utilities shall monitor the supply and demand upon that supply. In addition, the Mayor is authorized to call upon all water customers to employ voluntary water conservation measures as outlined in the Village Water Shortage Response Plan to limit water use (especially Category 3: Non-Essential Uses) and eliminate the waste of water. The declaration of voluntary conservation shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area that qualifies under G.S. 1-597, and may be publicized through the village web site, Facebook page, e-mail, general news media, radio, cable TV, or any other appropriate method for making such information public.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.27 DECLARATION OF MANDATORY CONSERVATION.
   (A)   Whenever the Mayor is informed by the Director of Public Utilities or WWD that raw water supplies are consistently below seasonal averages, and if this supply continues to decline, it may not be adequate to meet the village’s normal needs, the Mayor is empowered to declare by adoption of this section that mandatory conservation conditions exist. In addition, the Mayor is authorized to call upon all water customers to employ mandatory water conservation measures as outlined in the Village Water Shortage Response Plan. The village shall continue to encourage voluntary water conservation measures defined under the voluntary conservation declaration, and further shall impose a ban on water uses for the duration of the shortage as defined in Village Water Shortage Response Plan. These restrictions shall continue until it is ended by announcement of return-to-normal conditions by the village. The declaration of mandatory conservation shall be published in a newspaper of general circulation in the area that qualifies under G.S. 1-597, and may be publicized through the village web site, Facebook page, e-mail, general news media, radio, cable TV, or any other appropriate method for making such information public.
   (B)   The village has responsibility for compliance monitoring of this chapter, beginning with the mandatory conservation phase.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
§ 50.28 DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE CRISIS.
   (A)   Whenever the Mayor is informed by the Director of Public Utilities or WWD that water supplies are below the level necessary to meet normal needs and that serious shortages exist, the Mayor is empowered to declare by this section that a water shortage crisis exists. In addition, the Mayor is authorized to call upon all water customers to employ water shortage crisis measures as outlined in the Village Water Shortage Response Plan. These restrictions shall continue until the emergency is ended by announcement of return-to-normal conditions by the village. Under a water shortage crisis, the village will provide for the equitable distribution of critically-limited water supplies, in order to balance demand and limited available supplies, and to ensure that sufficient water is available to preserve public health and safety.
   (B)   To meet the objectives of the declaration of a water shortage crisis:
      (1)   It is imperative that water customers achieve an immediate further reduction in water use in order to extend existing water supplies and, at the same time, ensure that sufficient water is available to preserve the public health and sanitation and to provide fire protection service.
      (2)   The immediate further reduction in water usage is another step along a continuum of responses to the present water supply shortage. Should the shortage continue, further reductions in usage may be required. It must be emphasized that the additional usage reduction in the rationed area is a valid and attainable goal reflective of the conditions that currently exist.
      (3)   The plan provides for equitable reductions in water usage and for equal sacrifice on the part of each water consumer. The success of this chapter depends on the cooperation of all water customers in the emergency area.
   (C)   Commercial water customers shall reduce water usage by 15% to 20%.
   (D)   Non-commercial water customers shall reduce water usage by 15% to 20%, based on the annual average.
      (1)   It is the primary responsibility of each non-commercial water consumer to meet the mandated water usage reduction goal in whatever manner possible.
      (2)   Each non-commercial water user shall provide access to village personnel for purposes of meter reading and monitoring of compliance with this section. All reasonable efforts will be made to contact customers to arrange for access.
      (3)   The village will provide each non-commercial customer with suggested means to reduce usage levels.
   (E)   The village has responsibility for monitoring of compliance during the water crisis.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21) Penalty, see § 50.99
§ 50.29 DECLARATION OF WATER SHORTAGE INTERRUPTIONS.
   (A)   Whenever the Mayor is informed by the Director of Public Utilities or WWD that raw water supplies are well below the level necessary to meet basic water needs and that serious shortages exist, the Mayor is empowered to declare by this section that a water shortage interruptions situation exists. Under a water shortage interruption situation, the village will provide critically-limited water supplies, in order to preserve public health and safety of its citizens. In addition, the Mayor is authorized to call upon all water customers to employ water shortage interruption measures as outlined in the Village Water Shortage Response Plan. These restrictions shall continue until this phase is ended by announcement by the village that water service interruptions conditions no longer exist.
   (B)   If the water shortage crisis indicates that, despite conservation measures in effect, the water supply cannot meet the village’s water consumption, broader water main interruptions may be required that will affect water users. The following provisions shall govern the implementation of temporary service interruptions:
      (1)   In order to affect compliance with this section, the Village Council is authorized and required to plan and implement temporary service interruptions to all or part of its water supply system, as may be deemed appropriate, when any and/or all of the following conditions are determined to exist:
         (a)   The mandated reduction in system-wide usage has not been achieved; and/or
         (b)   The mandated reduction in system-wide water usage has been achieved, but has failed to have a significant impact in extending limited water supplies; and/or
         (c)   Temporary service interruptions are necessary in order to further extend limited and/or dwindling water supplies.
      (2)   In the event it is determined that temporary service interruptions are necessary, the village shall notify its customers through the public media (internet, e-mail, newspapers, radio and television), at least one day prior to the temporary service interruptions, that a planned, temporary service interruption is to be imposed. Such notice shall:
         (a)   State the day or days when the planned, temporary service interruption will occur;
         (b)   State the time(s) when the planned, temporary service interruptions will commence, and the time(s) the interruption will cease;
         (c)   State whether the planned, temporary service interruptions are to be imposed on the entire system, or part thereof, and if only part(s) of the system will experience planned, temporary service interruptions, identify geographic boundaries within which the interruptions will occur; and
         (d)   Advise all customers within the areas affected by planned, temporary service interruptions how to treat any water received from the system for human consumption during the period(s) of the interruptions and for such additional time as may be necessary until full pressure is restored to the system.
      (3)   If a planned, temporary service interruption is implemented, the village must make provision by any means possible, for the continued delivery of such water as may be necessary for the proper operation of sewage collection, treatment, and disposal systems and facilities.
      (4)   If a planned, temporary service interruption is implemented, the village shall impose a temporary moratorium on all new service connections to the village’s water system.
(Ord., passed 1-27-21)
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