Water Conservation Plan

Phase III

Applies during periods when there is a severe water supply shortage

ACTIONS BY THE CITY:    

I.   Public Information Program:  The utility billing system will begin to notify customers of restrictions on water use.  The program to promote public awareness will be intensified with emphasis placed on communicating the mandatory water conservation requirements to the public.

II.   Rate Structure Enhancement:  A 20% rate increase on all residential and landscape accounts will go into effect.  This rate increase will encourage water conservation and will also.

III. City Landscapes and Watering Schedules

All City parks, median islands and public facility landscapes will continue to be watered during the late nights or early morning hours to confine impact on the water system to off-peak usage hours. If it becomes necessary, watering of City parks and median islands will be suspended and evaluated each day.   

IV.  Continuation of all Conservation programs from Phases I and II in addition to Phase III regulations  

ACTIONS BY THE GENERAL PUBLIC:  

A.   Landscape watering shall not be done between the hours of 5 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.            

 B. Sidewalk and driveway washing will be prohibited.