Water Conservation Stage 1 is in Effect

Adoption of Water Restrictions Consistent with Emergency Regulations. The Board of Directors does hereby adopt the following water use restrictions consistent with the Emergency Regulations:

Water Conservation Stage 1

1. Users of District water shall prohibit irrigation runoff and shall eliminate water leaks on their property.
2. Users of District water shall voluntarily limit the quantity of water used to that quantity, absolutely necessary for domestic and business purposes.
3. Users of District water shall take all steps necessary to prevent waste of water and to assure that all water is beneficially used to the maximum extent possible.
4. Users of District water shall not wash hard or paved surface areas, including driveways, parking areas, patios, tennis courts, and similar impermeable surfaces, and shall not sprinkle unplanted areas for dust control or other purposes, except to alleviate immediate fire or sanitary hazards.

Water Conservation Stage 2 ~ Upon implementation of Water Conservation Stage 2, Users of District water shall continue to follow water conservation measures under Water Conservation Stage 1 in addition to the further measures under Water Conservation Stage 2, as follows:

1. Users of District water shall only irrigate outdoor plants and gardens between the hours of 6 p.m. and 8 a.m. and shall prohibit irrigation runoff.
2. Restaurants shall provide drinking water to patrons only upon request.
3. Users of District water may wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, and other types of mobile equipment at any time, but only with a hand-held bucket and a hand-held hose equipped with an automatic, positive, shut off nozzle. Such users shall not permit continuous flow during washing and rinsing. Such washings are exempted from these regulations where the health and safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleanings, such as ambulances, garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.

Water Conservation Stage 3 ~ Upon implementation of Water Conservation Stage 3, Users of District water shall continue to follow water conservation measures under Water Conservation Stages 1 and 2 in addition to the further measures under Water Conservation Stage 3, as follows:

1. Users of District water shall not fill or refill swimming pools, except to replace evaporation losses.
2. Users of District water shall not use water for fire hydrants except for emergencies, the maintenance of system water quality, or the delivery of construction water.

Water Conservation Stage 4 ~ Upon implementation of Water Conservation Stage 4, Users of District water shall continue to follow water conservation measures under Water Conservation Stages 1, 2, and 3 in addition to the further measures under Water Conservation Stage 4, as follows:

1. Use of water for construction purposes is prohibited.
2. Washing of automobiles or equipment is prohibited

Violations: All violations of the water use restrictions and prohibitions set forth herein shall result in the following actions. 

• (a)    Violations of any of the water use restrictions set forth in Sections 3 and 4 shall be cumulative.
• (b)    All notices of violation shall be directed to the customer of record and property owner for the premises where the violation was observed.

1. First Violation – Notice of Violation.  The General Manager is authorized and directed to issue a written notice of violation to any person who fails or refuses to comply with the water use restrictions set forth herein.  The notice shall specify a reasonable period of time in which compliance is to be achieved.
2. Second Violation – Excessive Use Charge.  For a second violation of the water use restrictions set forth herein, an excessive water use charge shall be imposed. The excessive use charge shall be a fine in the amount of $100, which shall be added to the water bill for the period in which the violation occurred. Failure to make payment of the entire amount due, including the excessive use charge, shall subject the person to the normal consequences for failure to timely pay a water bill as set forth in the District’s Rules and Regulations.
3. Third Violation – Extreme Use Charge.  For a third violation of the water use restrictions set forth herein, an extreme water use charge shall be imposed. The extreme use charge shall be a fine in the amount of $200, which shall be added to the water bill for the period in which the third violation occurred. Failure to make payment of the entire amount due, including the extreme use charge, shall subject the person to the normal consequences for failure to timely pay a water bill as set forth in the District’s Rules and Regulations.
4. Fourth Violation – Termination of Service.  For a fourth violation of the water use restrictions set forth herein, the General Manager has the authority to impose an additional fine in the amount of $200 and to terminate service to the premises involved.