§ 6-11.108. Level 3 water supply shortage.

(a)

A Level 3 water supply shortage will be declared when a water supply shortage or threatened shortage exists and a mandatory consumer demand reduction, up to fifty (50%) percent, is necessary to make more efficient use of water and to appropriately respond to existing water conditions. Upon the declaration by the Board of Directors of VCWWD of a Level 3 water supply shortage condition, VCWWD will implement the mandatory Level 3 conservation measures identified in this section.

(b)

Additional water conservation measures. In addition to the prohibited uses of water identified in Sections 6-11.104 and 6-11.107, the following additional water conservation requirements apply during a declared Level 3 water supply shortage:

(1)

Limits on watering days. Watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to two (2) days per week on a schedule established and posted by VCWWD. During the months of November through March, watering or irrigating of lawn, landscape or other vegetated area with potable water is limited to no more than once per week on a schedule established and posted by VCWWD. Watering, as described herein, includes watering performed by irrigation systems controlled by a soil-moisture sensor system, weather-based irrigation controller, drip irrigation and other low-flow irrigation mechanisms, or other irrigation methods.

(2)

Obligation to fix leaks, breaks, or malfunctions. All leaks, breaks, or other malfunctions in the water user's plumbing or distribution system must be repaired within forty-eight (48) hours of notification by VCWWD unless other arrangements are made with VCWWD.

(3)

Limits on filling ornamental lakes or ponds. Filling or re-filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited, except to the extent needed to sustain aquatic life, provided that such animals have been actively managed within the water feature prior to declaration of a supply shortage level under this article.

(§ 1, Ord. No. WWD-15, eff. April 24, 2017)

Editor's note

See editor's note at § 6-11.105