Chapter 14.90
EMERGENCY WATER CONSERVATION PLAN

Sections:

14.90.010  Emergency water conservation purpose.

14.90.020  Peak water demands.

14.90.030  Conservation plan.

14.90.040  Water wasting rates and enforcement.

14.90.010 Emergency water conservation purpose.

The purpose of emergency water conservation is to assist in meeting water pressure and/or supply demands when the water system cannot or may not be adequate and the failure to meet such demands may result in harm to the water system and/or jeopardize the health and safety of the public. The city administrator or a designated representative shall determine the degree of emergency and determine what additional restrictions of water use or other appropriate actions must be taken to protect the water system and citizens of Angels Camp. This water conservation plan should be implemented to reduce the system water demand to a level that can be met by one filter unit (1.036 mgd) when one of the filter units is out of service for maintenance or repair. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996)

14.90.020 Peak water demands.

The peak water demands for the city of Angels water system occur twice daily between five and nine a.m. and again between six and nine p.m. The highest peak water demands occur during the months of June, July, August and September (with July and August typically the most crucial). During peak demands (1126 gpm) the city’s clearwell (which holds 1.3 million gallons) would be drained in approximately nineteen hours (assuming no water plant production). With one filter out of service and at peak demands, the clearwell would be drained in approximately thirty-five hours.

If either of the above scenarios occur, the following plan will be implemented. All residences and businesses must comply with the following. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996)

14.90.030 Conservation plan.

A. Phase I -- Conservation Measures.* Determine system reduction goals.* Send news releases via local radio and newspapers. City personnel will canvass door to door handing out mandatory conservation leaflets and advising citizens of the insufficient treatment plant capabilities and stressing the need to conserve water.

B. Phase II -- Restricting use of Potable Water.

1. Watering lawns, flower beds, landscaping ornamental plants or gardens is prohibited except on watering days as follows:

a. Odd-numbered addresses on Wednesday, Friday and Sunday;

b. Even-numbered addresses on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

(WATERING IS NOT ALLOWED ON MONDAYS)

2. Watering lawns, flowers, landscaping, ornamental plants and gardens between ten a.m. and six p.m. during this program is prohibited.

3. Washing down sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios and other paved areas or buildings is prohibited.

4. Washing any motor vehicle, trailer or moveable equipment may be done only with a bucket. A hose (See subsection (B)(5) below) shall be used for rinsing only.

5. Use of a hose may only be used with a positive shutoff nozzle. (No Open Hoses).

6. Allowing excess water to flow into a gutter or any drainage area for longer than three minutes is prohibited. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996)

14.90.040 Water wasting rates and enforcement.

Education and cooperation is our first goal, but the following enforcement procedures and charges will be followed for water waste.

A. First Water Waste: City will leave an information sheet describing the waste so that it may be corrected.

B. Second Water Waste: City will give written notice requiring corrective action. * Within five days of first water waste.

C. Third Water Waste: City will give written notice and a thirty-five-dollar charge will be added to the next utility bill. * Within five days of second notice.

D. Fourth and Subsequent Water Wastes: City will give written notice and a seventy-five-dollar charge will be added to the next utility bill and the city may require a water flow restrictor to be installed at the wasters expense. * Within ten days of the previous water waste.

* Variances may be granted from any of the above regulations upon application in writing, stating in detail the circumstances meriting special consideration. Appeals by the city administrator may be taken to the city council. (Ord. 351 (part), 1996)