Fayette Water Shortage ordinance (§ 705.440)

In the event the total water supply shall be insufficient to meet all of the needs of the water users, or in the event there is a shortage of water, the owner may prorate the water available among the various users on such basis as is deemed equitable by the owner and may also prescribe a schedule of hours covering the use of water for purposes specified and require adherence thereto, or prohibit the use of water for certain specified purposes if at any time the total water supply shall be insufficient to meet all of the needs of all of the water users for domestic, livestock, garden and other purposes and the owner must first satisfy all the needs of the water users for domestic purposes before supplying any water for livestock purposes and must satisfy the needs of all the water users for domestic and livestock purposes before supplying water for other purposes.