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HomeMy WebLinkAboutS Proclamation Water Restrictions and Useage ~ 3 PUBLIC PROCLAMATION REGARDING USE OF WATER OBTAINED FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPPLIED BY THE ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM, INC. AND THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AND FROM ANY RAW WATER SUPPLY WITHIN ORANGE COUNTY USED BY THE ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM, INC.AND THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH Pursuant to the provisions of the ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WATER DURING A WATER SHORTAGE, RESTRICTING THE USE OF WATER AND WATER WITHDRAWALS, AND ALLOCATING AUGMENTED STREAM FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS, I, William Crowther, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, having been provided with information that the water level of Lake Orange has risen to less than 36 inches below full do hereby issue this PUBLIC PROCLAMATION declaring to all persons that the Stage III Water Shortage WARNING and the associated water use restrictions applicable to users of water from the public water system supplied by the Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. and the Town of Hillsborough are now rescinded. However, the water uses are reminded that the Stage H Water Shortage ALERT remains in effect and are encouraged to practice the following voluntary water conservation measures restrictions that remain applicable: 1. Use shower for bathing rather than bathtub and limit shower to no more than four(4)minutes. 2. Limit flushing of toilets by multiple usage. 3. Do not leave faucets running while shaving or rinsing dishes. 4. Limit use of clothes washers and dishwashers and when used, operate fully loaded. 5. Limit lawn watering to that which is necessary for plants to survive. 6. Water shrubbery the minimum required, reusing household water when possible. 7. Limit car washing to the minimum. 8. Do not wash down outside areas such as sidewalks, patios, etc. 9. Install water flow restrictive devices in shower heads. 10. Use disposable and biodegradable dishes. 11. Install water saving devices such as bricks, plastic bottles or commercial units in toilet tanks. 12. Limit hours of operation of water-cooled air conditioners. This proclamation, and the voluntary conservation restrictions imposed pursuant to it, shall be in effect until the Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WATER DURING A WATER SHORTAGE, RESTRICTING THE USE OF WATER AND WATER WITHDRAWALS,AND ALLOCATING AUGMENTED STREAMFLOW FROM RESERVOIRS" is amended or repealed or until the Chair by Public Proclamation, declares that the Stage II Water Shortage ALERT is over or that the Stage III Water Shortage WARNING is reinstated. By order of William Crowther, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, this the 12th day of September, 1997. William L. Crowther, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: KATHLEEN BAKER, DEPUTY CLERK 3 PUBLIC PROCLAMATION REGARDING USE OF WATER OBTAINED FROM THE PUBLIC WATER SYSTEM SUPPLIED BY THE ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM,INC. AND THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH AND FROM ANY RAW WATER SUPPLY WITHIN ORANGE COUNTY USED BY THE ORANGE-ALAMANCE WATER SYSTEM, INC. AND THE TOWN OF HILLSBOROUGH Pursuant to the provisions of the ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WATER DURING A WATER SHORTAGE, RESTRICTING THE USE OF WATER AND WATER WITHDRAWALS, AND ALLOCATING AUGMENTED STREAM FLOW FROM RESERVOIRS, I, William Crowther, Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners, having been provided with information that the water level of Lake Orange is more than 37 inches below full do hereby issue this PUBLIC PROCLAMATION declaring to all persons that a stage III water shortage WARNING is now in effect applicable to users of water from the public water system supplied by the Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. and the Town of Hillsborough. The following mandatory water conservation restrictions are now applicable: It shall be unlawful to use water from the public water system supplied by the Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. and the Town of Hillsborough and from any raw water supply within Orange County used by the Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. and the Town of Hillsborough for the following purposes: 1. To water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, flower and vegetable gardens except between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. 2. To fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools or refill swimming and/or wading pools which have been drained. A minimal amount of water may be added to maintain continued operation of pools which are in operation at the time the provisions of a stage III WARNING are place into effect. 3. To operate water-cooler air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water, except when health and safety are adversely affected. 4. To wash automobiles,trucks,trailers,boats, airplanes, or any other type of mobile equipment, including commercial washing. 5. To wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, service station aprons, parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks, or patios, or to use water for other similar purposes. 6. To operate or introduce water into any ornamental fountain, pool or pond or other structure making similar use of water. 7. To serve drinking water in restaurants, cafeterias, or other food establishment, except upon request. 8. To use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or other public emergency. 9. To use water for dust control or compacting. 10.To intentionally waste water. The owner or occupant of any land or building which receives water from the Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. or the Town of Hillsborough and that also utilizes water from a well or supply other than that of Orange-Alamance Water System, Inc. or the Town of Hillsborough shall post and maintain in a prominent place thereon a sign furnished by Orange County giving public notice to the use of the well or other source of supply. This proclamation, and the mandatory conservation restrictions imposed pursuant to it, shall be in effect until the Ordinance entitled "AN ORDINANCE PROVIDING FOR THE CONSERVATION OF WATER DURING A WATER SHORTAGE, RESTRICTING THE USE OF WATER AND WATER WITHDRAWALS, AND ALLOCATING AUGMENTED STREAMFLOW FROM RESERVOIRS" is amended or repealed or until the Chair by Public Proclamation, declares that the Stage III Water shortage WARNING is over. By order of William Crowther, Chair of the Orange County Board of Commissioners, this the 8th day of September, 1997. E1��QQ� e �'��i► William L. Crowther, Chair Orange County Board of Commissioners ATTEST: BevoTy Blythe, Jerk to the Board