ORDINANCE PROHIBITING WATER WASTE
 
  		

		The Sunnyslope County Water District is still experiencing a water shortage 
		from past drought years.  In 1990, the Board of Director's passed Ordinance #45 
		prohibiting water waste. Below are examples of water waste and non-essential 
		uses of water, which are prohibited by Ordinance #45:

		 Indiscriminate or excessive water use, which results in water waste.

		 Washing of cars, buildings, or exterior surfaces without the use of 
			a quick-acting, positive shut-off nozzle.

		 Use of potable water to irrigate turf, lawns, gardens, or ornamental 
			landscaping between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. by means other than drip 
			irrigation or hand watering with a quick-acting, positive shut-off nozzle.

		 Use of potable water to wash sidewalks or roadways when the use of 
			airblowers or sweeping would provide a reasonable alternative.

		 Allowing water waste caused by easilly correctable leaks, breaks, or 
			malfunctions, after a reasonable time within which to correct the problem.

		 Operation of decorative fountains, even if they use recirculating systems.

		 Use of water for construction purposes, such as consolidation of 
			backfill, except when no other method can be used.

		 Restaurant water service unless upon customer request.

		 Hydrant flushing, except where required for public health and safety.

		 Refilling existing private pools, except to maintain water levels.

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