Regardless of the stage of drought, first-time violators will have a real-time water measurement device installed on their water meter. Unmetered customers will have a meter installed.
Second- and third-time violators will have per-day financial penalties imposed. The amounts depend on the drought stage.
- Stage 1: $25 for second violation, $50 for third violation
- Stage 2: $50 for second violation, $100 for third violation
- Stage 3: $100 for second violation, $200 for third violation
- Stage 4: $200 for second violation, $400 for third violation
- Stage 5: $400 for second violation, $800 for third violation
- Stage 6: $800 for second violation, $1,600 for third violation
Subsequent violations will result in the installation of a flow-restriction device with a minimum flow rate of 0.5 gallons per minute.
Egregious violators could be subject to water service discontinuance.
