Kingdom City Water Conservation Plan ordinance (§ 700.530)

A. Guidelines. This plan shall be effective upon a finding by the Board of Trustees or their designated representative that a probable water shortage problem exists. This plan shall be implemented until it is determined that the emergency no longer exists. Depending on the expected severity of the problem, it is possible that Stages Two and Three may be implemented immediately. Requests for public cooperation shall be made through the news media. This plan shall affect only those citizens and commercial entities who receive water service from the Kingdom City Water Department.

B. Stage One (Voluntary). Request voluntary conservation and compliance with the following restrictions:

1. Sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios or other paved areas shall not be washed.

2. Swimming pools shall not be filled or refilled with water provided by the Village.

3. Water shall not be used for recreational purposes such as waterslides or yard play.

4. Cars, other motor vehicles, trailers or boats shall not be commercially washed, except from a bucket.

5. Water shall not be used for dust control.

6. Flushing of mains by Water Department personnel shall not be done, except to alleviate individual water quality problems.

7. Commercial and industrial users shall conserve water as much as possible.

C. After initiation of Stage One, if weather conditions, expected trends in demand or other factors indicate that the threat of a shortage will continue, the additional provisions of Stage Two shall be implemented.

D. Stage Two (Voluntary). Stage One restrictions shall remain in effect along with the following:

1. Water from a fire hydrant shall not be used, except to fight fires.

2. Lawn, garden, trees or other plants shall not be watered, except from a hand-held container.

3. Commercial/industrial users shall reduce usage by thirty percent (30%).

E. After initiation of Stage Two, if it appears that the shortage will continue or worsen, the mandatory measures of Stage Three shall be implemented.

F. Stage Three (Mandatory). Stage One and Two restrictions shall become mandatory, and the following restrictions shall also apply:

1. All commercial and industrial users shall adopt previously submitted water conservation plans.

2. All large commercial and industrial users shall follow the previously submitted conservation plan for their operation. Water conservation plans shall be approved by the Board of Trustees or their designated representative. A customer that fails to submit a conservation plan shall be subject to the penalty provisions of this Chapter.

3. Depending upon the severity of the problem, the plan could revert back to Stage One or Two or be canceled as conditions improve.