Stage I
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Trigger Point
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Demand Measures
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Supply Measures
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State declares a drought watch or warning for this area.
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Voluntary restrictions on nonessential water use.
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Systemwide leakage and loss reduction survey.
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Stage II
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State declares a drought emergency for this area.
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Implement mandatory restrictions on nonessential water use.
If Stage III appears imminent, submit water rationing plan to the
Pennsylvania Drought Coordinator for approval.
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Stage III
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Trigger Point
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Demand Measures
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Supply Measures
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Groundwater and surface water sources are unable to meet the
demand of the system.
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Implement water rationing plan after the Governor declares the
Elizabethtown service area a drought or water shortage emergency area,
and the Commonwealth Drought Coordinator approves the plan. Notify
State Water Plan Division (717) 787-5008.
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Utilize emergency sources and equipment (list emergency sources
and equipment necessary to utilize each source).
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Prohibited
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Exceptions
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Use of any water for watering grass.
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1.
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Any sewage or stormwater treatment system that is utilizing
spray irrigation if the system is approved by DEP prior to the emergency
and the spray area is approved prior to or during the emergency.
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2.
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Newly seeded or sodded grass areas can be watered during the
hours of 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. by means of a bucket, can or handheld
hose equipped with an automatic shutoff.
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3.
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Newly seeded or sodded grass areas can be watered during the
hours of 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. by any means designed and operated
to ensure effective conservation.
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4.
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A professional landscaper may water newly seeded or sodded grass
areas during regular working hours by any means designed and operated
to ensure effective conservation.
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5.
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A professional landscaper or irrigation contractor can use water
for testing newly installed or repaired irrigation equipment, not
to exceed 15 minutes per zone.
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6.
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Water can be used for grub control, not to exceed one application
during the effective period of the Governor's emergency proclamation.
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7.
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Water can be used to implement revegetation following earthmoving,
where required under an erosion and sedimentation plan, in a manner
that ensures effective conservation.
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Use of any water for watering athletic fields.
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1.
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Any sewage or stormwater treatment system that is utilizing
spray irrigation if the system is approved by DEP prior to the emergency
and the spray area is approved prior to or during the emergency.
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2.
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Grass tennis courts can be watered by means of a bucket, can
or handheld hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle, or by
means of an irrigation system designed and operated to restrict the
timing or total volume of water, when applied between the hours of
5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m. in a manner that ensures effective conservation.
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3.
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Athletic field grass areas, other than sand-based, can be watered
between 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m., one night per calendar week, in accordance
with a schedule submitted to the Commonwealth Drought Coordinator,
local law enforcement agency and, if applicable, to the public water
supply agency.
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4.
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Sand-based athletic fields can be watered in accordance with
a plan approved by the Commonwealth Drought Coordinator.
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5.
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Newly seeded or sodded grass can be watered by a means that
ensures effective conservation.
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6.
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Athletic field nongrass areas can be watered to control dust
in manner that ensures effective conservation, if necessary to protect
public health or safety.
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7.
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Water can be used by professional landscapers or irrigation
contractors for the purpose of testing newly installed or repaired
irrigation equipment, not to exceed 15 minutes per zone.
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Use of fresh water for irrigation and watering of outdoor gardens,
landscaped areas, trees, shrubs and other out-door plants.
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1.
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Irrigation for the production of food and fiber or the maintenance
of livestock and poultry.
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2.
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Water applied by means of a handheld hose equipped with an automatic
shutoff nozzle, or an irrigation system designed and operated to restrict
the timing or total volume of water and to restrict the application
to specific plantings and that ensures effective conservation, when
applied between the hours of 5:00 p.m. and 9:00 a.m.
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3.
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Water used by nurseries to maintain stock, by a means that ensures
effective conservation.
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4.
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Water used by public gardens of national, state or regional
significance or arboretums to preserve specimens by a means that ensures
effective conservation.
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5.
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Water used by a professional landscaper or irrigation contractor
during working hours, by a means that ensures effective conservation.
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6.
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Water can be used to implement revegetation following earthmoving,
where required under an erosion and sedimentation plan, in a manner
that ensures effective conservation.
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Use of any water for watering of golf courses.
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1.
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Greens, tees and fairways can be watered in accordance with
a plan approved by the Commonwealth Drought Coordinator, between the
hours of 5:00 p.m. and 10:00 a.m.
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2.
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Water can be used by means of a handheld hose equipped with
an automatic shutoff nozzle, to syringe heat sensitive grasses on
tees, greens and fairways, between the hours of 10:0 a.m. and 5:00
p.m., not to exceed 15 minutes on any grass area.
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3.
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Water can be used by professional landscapers or irrigation
contractors to test newly installed or repaired irrigation equipment,
not to exceed 15 minutes per zone.
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Use of any water for washing paved surfaces, such as streets,
roads, sidewalks, driveways, garages, patios, parking areas, tennis
courts, decks and patios.
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1.
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Water can be used for prewashing in preparation of recoating
and sealing a paved surface.
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2.
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Tennis courts composed of clay or similar materials can be watered
by means of a bucket, can or handheld hose equipped with an automatic
shutoff nozzle.
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3.
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Water can be used for sanitation of the premises of raw or processed
food, pharmaceutical or vaccine processing, storage or vending establishments,
including restaurants and grocery stores.
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4.
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Water can be used for sanitation of the premises of waste handling,
storage and disposal facilities.
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5.
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Water can be used to comply with permit conditions or other
regulatory requirements.
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Use of any water for ornamental purposes, including fountains,
artificial waterfalls and reflecting pools.
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1.
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Water can be used to perform the primary and necessary aeration
function for a pond that supports fish life.
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2.
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Water can be used to top off ornamental water gardens or fish
ponds to the minimum extent necessary to maintain fish and aquatic
life.
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Use of any water for washing or cleaning of mobile equipment,
including automobiles, trucks, buses, trailers, carts, wagons, railroad
cars, campers and boats.
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1.
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An individual may wash personally owned or leased vehicles with
buckets or handheld hose equipped with an automatic shutoff nozzle
for prerinse and rinse, not to exceed a total of two minutes spray
time. Water use is limited to odd street addresses on first and third
Saturdays of the month and even or no street addresses on second and
fourth Saturdays of the month.
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2.
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Water may be used by commercial car washes at the minimum rate
necessary to ensure an effective wash.
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3.
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Water may be used for cleaning of construction, emergency, public
transportation or government vehicles if necessary to preserve the
proper functioning and safe operation of the vehicle.
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4.
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Water may be used for cleaning or sanitizing equipment used
for hauling or vending raw or processed food, pharmaceuticals or vaccines,
or for handling waste products.
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5.
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Water may be used for the cleaning of new and used cars that
are part of a dealer's sales inventory in accordance with restrictions
contained in the regulations.
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6.
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Water may be used by professional mobile wash businesses as
part of normal business practices.
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7.
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Water may be used by nonprofit service organizations or clubs
for fundraising activities by means of bucket or by handheld hose
with automatic shutoff nozzle for prerinse and rinse, not to exceed
a total of two minutes spray time per vehicle.
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Serving water in eating or drinking places.
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1.
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Water can be served only if requested by a customer.
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Filling and topping off swimming pools
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1.
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Water can be used for public swimming pools and residential
swimming pools serving 25 or more dwelling units, if the pools have
filtration equipment allowing for continued use and recycling of water
over the swimming season.
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2.
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Water can be used for swimming pools operated by health care
facilities used in relation to patient care and rehabilitation.
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3.
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Water can be used for other pools only if approved by the public
water supply system from which the water is withdrawn. If water is
obtained from other sources, permission from the owner of the source
is required.
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Use of any water that is not for a beneficial use.
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No exceptions.
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In addition, the Borough shall notify the Commonwealth Drought
Coordinator, the local coordinator of emergency management, local
public health authorities, the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency,
and the regional office of the Department of Environmental Protection.
Such notice shall:
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Excess Usage Per Month
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Charge for Excess
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First 2,000 gallons or portions thereof
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$7 per 1,000 gallons or portion thereof
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Each 1,000 gallons or portion thereof thereafter
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$15 per 1,000 gallons or portion thereof
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