City of Savannah, MO Article IV Water Conservation Plan

Section 705.270 Water Conservation Plan.

[R.O. 2011 §67.700; Ord. No. 2009 §67.700, 7-10-2000]

A. General. The plan would become effective upon a finding by the City Administrator that a probable water shortage problem exists. When it can be anticipated that there is a distinct possibility of a water distribution shortfall, the following plan will be implemented until it can be determined that the emergency no longer exists. Depending on the expected severity of the problem, it is possible that Stages 2 and 3 might be implemented immediately. Requests for public cooperation would be made through the news media. This Article will affect only those citizens and commercial entities that receive water service from the Savannah Water Department.

B. Stage One (voluntary) — request voluntary conservation and compliance with the following restrictions:

1. No washing of sidewalks, driveways, parking areas, patios, or other paved areas.

2. No refilling of swimming pools with water furnished by the City.

3. No washing of cars, other motor vehicles, trailers, or boats.

4. No water to be used for dust control.

5. No flushing of mains, except to alleviate specific complaints.

6. Commercial and industrial users to conserve water as much as possible.

a. If, after the initiation of Stage One, weather conditions, expected trends in demand, or other factors indicate that the threat of a shortage will continue, the additional provisions of Stage Two will be implemented.

C. Stage Two (voluntary) — Stage One restrictions would remain in effect plus the following:

1. No use of water from a fire hydrant except for fighting fires.

2. Watering of any lawn, garden, trees, or other plants is prohibited, except from a handheld container.

3. Commercial/industrial users to reduce usage by thirty percent (30%).

a. If, after initiation of Stage Two, it appears that the shortage will continue or worsen, the mandatory measures of Stage Three would be implemented.

D. Stage Three (mandatory) — All restrictions listed in Stages One and Two would become mandatory, plus all commercial and industrial users would be required to adopt previously submitted water conservation plans (see below).

Section 705.280 Penalty For Violation.

[R.O. 2011 §67.710; Ord. No. 2009 §67.710, 7-10-2000]

Any person who shall violate any of the mandatory provisions of the plan, or any commercial/industrial user who fails to submit a conservation plan acceptable to the Water Department within one hundred twenty (120) days of passage of this Article shall be subject to the penalties set forth in Section 100.220 of the Savannah City Code and shall be subject to termination of service.