A leak the size of a pencil point will waste more water than
a family of five (5) persons needs; therefore, it is in the interest
of the owner to stop all leaks, no matter how small they appear to
be. Leaks in toilet fixtures are largely the cause of high water bills.
To determine whether or not your plumbing fixtures are in good order,
stop the flow of water from all openings; if the meter is in proper
working condition, the lowest denomination hand (10 gallons) will
continue to move in the event that there is leakage in the house plumbing
system. The leak should be found and repaired immediately at the expense
of the homeowner.
A.
Whenever, in the judgment of the Town Board, the water supply of
the Water District is or is about to be diminished to the extent that
it will be inadequate to supply all water users in the District for
the normal purposes of bathroom, toilet, lavatory and kitchen and
fire protection, said Board may declare an emergency by posting notices
to that effect at the Amawalk Heights Post Office.
B.
During such period of emergency as so posted, no person shall use
water by hose, lawn sprinklers, pipes or similar equipment or facilities
for:
(1)
The sprinkling or watering of gardens, lawn or other plant life;
(2)
The washing of cars, animals, patios, porches or walks;
(3)
Pools;
(4)
Yard showers;
(5)
The wetting of sides or roofs of any building; or
(6)
Any purpose other than those normal purposes and fire protection
as hereinbefore defined.
C.
A violation of this section is hereby declared to be a misdemeanor
punishable by a fine not exceeding $500 or imprisonment for a period
not to exceed 30 days, or both; and the Board may institute an action
for the purpose of recovering a civil penalty not to exceed $1,000
for each violation from each person violating the provisions of this
section. Each violation on any particular day or night shall constitute
a separate violation.
