§ 38-230. Stage 2: Moderate water shortage conditions (mandatory measures) initiation, termination, and response measures

(a) Stage 2 trigger requirements for initiation. Customers shall be required to comply with the requirements and restrictions on certain nonessential water uses provided in this plan when (either, any of) the following conditions exist, or as determined by the mayor or his designee:

(1) When, pursuant to requirements specified in the city wholesale water purchase contract with LCRA notification is received requesting initiation of stage 2 of the drought contingency plan or if initiation of stage 2 is requested by the Central Texas Groundwater Conservation District.

(2) When total daily water demand equals or exceeds 93 percent of plant capacity for three consecutive days or 95 percent of plant capacity on a single day.

(3) When continually falling treated water reservoir levels that do not refill above 80 percent overnight

(4) When, for groundwater systems, maximum daily usage exceed 85 percent of the pumping system withdrawal capacity for three consecutive days.

(b) Stage 2 trigger requirements for termination. Stage 2 of the plan may be rescinded when all of the conditions listed as triggering events have ceased to exist for a period of three consecutive days: or as determined by the mayor or his designee. Upon termination of stage 2, stage 1 becomes operative.

(c) Stage 2 drought response measures: Moderate water shortage.

(1) Goal. Achieve a 20 percent reduction in daily water demand.

(2) Supply management measures. In order to manage limited water supplies and/or reduce water demand, the city will:

a. Reduce or discontinue flushing of water mains,

b. Audit utility system for water loss and repair leaks.

c. Limit irrigation of public landscaped areas to twice per week except with hand held hose or bucket.

(3) Mandatory water use restrictions. Under threat of penalty for violation, the following water use restrictions shall apply to all persons:

a. Mandatory lawn watering schedule effective. Customers with odd-numbered street addresses may water with sprinklers or other means on Wednesday and Saturday between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight only. Customers with even-numbered street addresses may water with sprinklers or other means on Thursday and Sunday between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between the hours of 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight only. Irrigation of landscape is permitted at any time with a handheld hose or a faucet-filled bucket or water can of five gallons or less.

b. Use of water to wash any motor vehicle, motorbike, boat, trailer, airplane or other vehicle is prohibited except on designated outdoor water use days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. Such washing, when allowed, shall be done with a handheld bucket or a handheld hose equipped with a positive shutoff nozzle. Vehicle washing may be done at any time on the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or commercial service station. Further, such washing may be exempted from these regulations if the health, safety, and welfare of the public is contingent upon frequent vehicle cleansing, such as garbage trucks and vehicles used to transport food and perishables.

c. Use of water to fill, refill, or add to any indoor or outdoor swimming pools, wading pools, or jacuzzi-type pools is prohibited except on designated outdoor water use days between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight.

d. Operation of any ornamental fountain or pond for aesthetic or scenic purposes is prohibited except where necessary to support aquatic life or where such fountains or ponds are equipped with a recirculation system.

e. Use of water from hydrants shall be limited to firefighting, related activities or other activities necessary to maintain public health, safety and welfare, except that use of water from designated fire hydrants for construction purposes may be allowed under special permit from the city.

f. Use of water for the irrigation of golf course greens, tees and fairways is prohibited except on designated outdoor water use days between the hours 12:00 midnight and 10:00 a.m. and between 8:00 p.m. and 12:00 midnight. However, if the golf course utilizes a water source other than that provided by the city, the facility shall not be subject to these regulations.

g. All restaurants are prohibited from serving water to patrons except upon request of the patron.

h. The following uses of water are defined as nonessential and are prohibited:

1. Wash down of any sidewalks, walkways, driveways, parking lots, tennis courts or other hard-surfaced areas;

2. Use of water to wash down buildings or structures for purposes other than immediate fire protection;

3. Use of water for dust control;

4. Flushing gutters or permitting water to run or accumulate in any gutter or street; and

5. Failure to repair a controllable leak within a reasonable period after having been given notice directing the repair of such leak.

(Ord. No. 575, § III(11), 10-25-2011)