When Stage 3 drought conditions are declared:
- We implement policies and guidelines for reducing water usage by 30 percent
- Residential and business customers are subject to additional water-use restrictions
- Water usage for construction and dust control is prohibited
- Irrigation of ornamental turf on public street medians is prohibited
- Filling ornamental lakes or ponds is prohibited
Stage 3 violators are subject to:
- Installation of water measurement devices
- Fines of up to $200 for subsequent violations
- Possible installation of a flow-restricting device for egregious violators