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Water Shortage Stages
Shortage
Level Demand Reduction Actions
Reduction in
Shortage Gap (%) Penalty, Charge, or
Enforcement
Normal
Permanent water use prohibitions please refer to City’s Municipal Code 12.34.020
• Allowing plumbing fixtures to leak
• Using potable water in a manner where it floods premises and runoff into the street
• Using a hose to wash vehicles without shut off valve. • Using a hose to wash driveways, sidewalks (except for health and safety).
• Service of water to restaurants patrons without being requested. • Installation of single pass cooling process in new construction • Sprinkler irrigation between the hours of 9 AM – 6 PM when daylight savings is in effect.
• Irrigating for more than 15 minutes per day each station. • Irrigation with potable water during and within 48 hours after measurable rainfall is prohibited.
• Irrigation with potable water of ornamental turf on public street medians.
• Operators of hotels and motels shall provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily.
• Use of decorative fountains1 without recirculation
≤ 10% No
Stage 1
up to 10%
• All the above
• Expand public information campaign which includes water use surveys and promoting available rebate programs such as turf replacement, water use efficiency devices, or conversion to recycled water if available
• Enforcement of permanent water use restriction Ordinance (Muni Code 12.34.020)
• Decrease hydrant/line flushing (unless for public health or safety) 10% No
Stage 2
up to 20%
• All the above
• Increase water waste patrols and enforcement of
permanent water use restriction Ordinance (Muni Code
12.34.020)
• Reduce System Water Loss
20%
• 1st and 2nd violation: $0 – written
warning
• 3rd violation: $250
• 4th violation: $500
Stage 3
up to 30%
• All the above
• Irrigation of ornamental landscapes with potable water more than two days per week is prohibited.
• Washing vehicles with potable water except at commercial vehicle washing facility
• Implement or modify drought rate structure or surcharge • Increase frequency of meter reading
30%
• Fine for non-essential water uses as
described in City ordinance: Not to
exceed
$1,000
• Cost recovery for Installation and
removal of flow restricting valves: $100
Stage 4
up to 40%
• All the above
• Water allocation may be imposed
• New installations of lawns.
• Irrigating with potable water of golf courses except for tees and greens
• Use of decorative fountains1
• New swimming pool or pond construction
• Filling or refilling swimming pools
40%
• Fine for non-essential water uses and
those listed in demand reduction action:
Not to exceed $1,000
• Cost recovery for Installation and
removal of flow restricting valves: $100
Stage 5
Up to 50%
• All the above
• Moratorium or net zero demand increase on new connections • New swimming pool or pond construction
• Filling or refilling swimming pools
• Outdoor watering December through March.
• Watering turf, grass or dichondra lawns (can provide minimal water for sports playing fields)
50%
• Fine for non-essential water uses and
those listed in demand reduction action:
Not to exceed $1,000
• Cost recovery for Installation and
removal of flow restricting valves: $100
Stage 6
> than 50%
• All the above
• Landscape irrigation with potable water of any City-owned premises or businesses where recycled water is available for connection.
• Irrigation of ornamental landscapes with potable water • Watering turf, grass or dichondra lawns with potable
water including sports and playing fields and tees and
greens for golf courses.
>50%
• Fine for non-essential water uses and
those listed in demand reduction action:
Not to exceed $1,000
• Cost recovery for Installation and
removal of flow restricting valves: $100
Notes:
1. “Decorative fountains” are considered ornamental water features that are artificially supplied with water and include ponds, lakes, waterfalls, and fountains. These facilities are considered ornamental and not for recreation.
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