(a) Purpose and intent. Water conservation
provides a public benefit through the reduction of water use and water losses. To ensure
the continued availability of a safe and adequate water supply for users, it is necessary
to control the demand for water. During prolonged or extended periods of high temperatures
and below average rainfall and streamflow, it will be necessary to reduce, restrict or
curtail potable water use in order to conserve the water supply to protect the welfare,
safety, and health of the public.
(b) Definitions. For the purposes of this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings respectively ascribed to them:
(1) Recycling system. A water system that captures and reuses a minimum
of 10% waste water.
(2) Minimize. Reduce water consumption to the lowest level
technologically and economically feasible.
(3) Alternate Water Source. A well or well system which delivers ground
water of suitable quantity and quality for the desired application.