(A) Wasting of water is prohibited, and all consumers shall prevent unnecessary waste of water and keep all water outlets closed when not in actual use.
(B) Wasting of water shall include, but not be limited to, the following uses:
(1) Failing to repair a controllable leak, including a broken sprinkler head, leaking valve or leaking faucet;
(2) Operating a permanently installed irrigation system with a broken head, a head that is out of adjustment and spraying more than 10% of the spray on a street or parking lot or that is misting;
(3) During irrigation:
(a) Watering of landscaping in a single irrigation zone at a rate and/or quantity that allows water to accumulate on the surface of the ground and then runoff into the public right-of-way in a steady stream for an unreasonable period of time; or
(b) Allowing water to spray or overflow onto sidewalks, driveways, streets, drainages or any hard surface.
(4) Allowing a hose to be left running on the ground when washing a vehicle.
(C) Hose bibs, hydrants, toilets, bathtubs and other openings must not be left running for any purpose other than the use for which they were intended.
(Ord. 07-2022, passed 5-25-2022) Penalty, see § 52.99