Item 07 - Sewer System Management Plan 2025 Update

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of the previous level(s). Each level is intended to be more restrictive than the previous level(s). The city may implement other prohibited water uses as determined by the city, after notice to customers. (a) Water Shortage Level0. Water shortage level 0 exists during periods when the city anticipates no supply reductions. City's permanent water conservation requirements (section 39-99) are in place at all times to prevent waste and unreasonable use of water. (b) Water Shortage Level 1. Water shortage level 1 exists when the city determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply restrictions, a water supply shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction of up to ten (10) percent is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water restrictions. In addition to the permanent water conservation requirements, the demand reduction actions provided in the most recent WSCP apply, including, but not limited to: (1) Watering of a lawn, landscape or other turf areas between the hours of 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. is prohibited, except by use of hand-held device, hose equipped with an automatic shutoff device, or for adjusting or repairing an irrigation system for short periods of time. (2) All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing, irrigation or distribution system must be repaired within seventy-two (72) hours of notification by the city, unless other arrangements are made with the city. (3) All non -essential water use for public entities shall cease. (c) Water Shortage Level 2. Water Shortage Level 2 exists when the city determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply restrictions, a water supply shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction of eleven (11)—twenty (20) percent is necessary to make more efficient use of water and appropriately respond to existing water restrictions. In addition to the above -mentioned requirements and Permanent Water Conservation Requirements, the demand reduction actions provided in the most recent WSCP apply, including, but not limited to: (1) All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing, irrigation or distribution system must be repaired within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by the city, unless other arrangements are made with the city. (2) Irrigation shall be limited to two (2) days per week turf watering when using potable water. Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days using only drip irrigation or hand watering. (3) Filling or re -filling ornamental lakes is prohibited. Ornamental lakes and ponds that sustain aquatic life of significant value and were actively managed prior to the shortage declaration are exempt. (4) Subject to applicable law, the city may impose drought rates and surcharges if deemed necessary. (5) The city may reduce potable water allocations in all categories to meet the available water supply. (d) Water Shortage Level 3. Water shortage level 3 exists when the city determines, in its sole discretion, that due to drought or other water supply restrictions, a water supply shortage exists and a consumer demand reduction of twenty-one (21)—thirty (30) percent is necessary to make more efficient use of water and (Supp. No. 30) Created: 2025-01-29 11:22:15 [EST] Page 49 of 54