When Stage 2 drought conditions are declared:
- We implement policies and guidelines for reducing water usage by 20 percent
- Residential and business customers are subject to additional water-use restrictions
- Outdoor irrigation by residential and business customers is limited further to 1-3 days per week, depending on local ordinance
- Use of non-recirculating systems in all new conveyer car wash and commercial laundry systems are prohibited
- Use of single pass cooling systems in new connections is prohibited
Stage 2 violators are subject to:
- Installation of water measurement devices
- Fines of up to $100 for subsequent violations
- Possible installation of a flow-restricting device for egregious violators