[Adopted 8-7-2001 by Ord. No. 220]
This article shall be known as the "Water Shortage
Response Plan Ordinance" and replaces and supersedes Borough Ordinance
No. 183 in its entirety.
A.
Whenever East Petersburg Borough, in accordance with
its drought contingency plan, finds it necessary to institute mandatory
restrictions on nonessential water use or to implement its local water
rationing plan, the East Petersburg Borough Water Department shall
notify the Mayor or, in his absence, the President of the Borough
Council that the East Petersburg Borough Water Department is in a
Stage II or Stage III water shortage situation. Upon such notification,
the Mayor or, in his absence, the President of the Borough Council
shall issue a directive that the provisions of this article shall
be in effect until further notification or directive by the Mayor
or, in his absence, the President of the Borough Council.
B.
After notification by the East Petersburg Borough
Water Department that it is in a Stage II water shortage situation
and after the directive provided for in the foregoing paragraph has
been instituted, no person(s) shall use water supplied by the East
Petersburg Borough Water Department in violation of the following
nonessential use ban. The activities that are banned are as follows:
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Nonessential Use Ban
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Prohibited
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Exceptions
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Lawn watering
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Sewage or stormwater systems utilizing spray
irrigation.
Grass tennis courts as minimally necessary.
Newly seeded and sodded grass areas between
the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. by means of a handheld hose,
nozzle, bucket or pail.
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Irrigation of gardens, landscaped areas, trees
and shrubs by any means other than a handheld hose with an automatic
shutoff nozzle, bucket, or pail between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and
9:00 a.m.
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Agricultural irrigation.
Commercial nurseries.
Maintenance of newly planted gardens, trees,
shrubs or other outdoor plants: handheld equipment only.
Arboretums and public gardens of national, state
or regional significance.
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Watering golf courses
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Tees and greens may be watered between the hours
of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
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Washing paved surfaces such as streets, roads,
sidewalks, driveways, garages, parking areas, tennis courts and patios
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Water may be used for prewashing in preparation
of asphalt street or driveway recoating and sealing.
Clay tennis courts as minimally necessary by
handheld hose.
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Operation of water fountains, artificial waterfalls
and reflecting pools
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None
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Washing vehicles
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Commercial car washes equipped with recycling.
Cleaning of commercial or public vehicles to
allow for safe operation.
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Serving water in eating places unless specifically
requested by the individual
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None.
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Filling and topping off swimming pools
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Public/residential swimming pools with filtration/recycling
serving 25 or more dwelling units.
Health care facilities for patient care/rehabilitation.
Other pools if: water supplier approved; able
to filter/recycle water.
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C.
Whenever the East Petersburg Borough shall be in a
Stage III water shortage, no water customer who uses water supplied
by the Borough shall use water in violation of the Borough's local
water rationing plan approved by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management
Authority. The water uses prohibited are:
(1)
The watering of lawns.
(2)
The watering of outdoor gardens, landscaped areas,
trees, shrubs, and other outdoor plants, except between the hours
of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. by means of a bucket, or pail, at the minimum
rate necessary.
(3)
The washing of automobiles and trucks except when
required for safety and operational purposes.
(4)
The washing of streets, driveways, and sidewalks.
(5)
The serving of water in restaurants, clubs or eating
places unless specifically requested by the individual.
(6)
Ornamental water use, including but not limited to
fountains, artificial waterfalls, and reflecting pools.
(7)
The use of water for flushing sewers or hydrants by
municipalities or any public or private individual or entity except
as deemed necessary and approved in the interest of public health
or safety by the municipal health officials.
(8)
The use of fire hydrants by fire companies for testing
fire apparatus and for fire department drills except as deemed necessary
in the interest of public safety and specifically approved by the
Borough.
(9)
The use of fire hydrants by municipal road departments,
contractors and all others, except as necessary for fire-fighting
or protection purposes.
(10)
The use of water to fill and top off swimming
pools.
Anyone using water supplied by the East Petersburg
Borough in violation of this article shall be subject to the following
penalties:
