Stage II Mandatory Reductions I
The Goal for Stage II will be a 10% reduction in water demand. This is the second stage of drought
conditions. Stage II will be initiated when all Town wells pump more than 12 hours in a single day.
If the conditions for a Stage II reduction are met, the following mandatory restrictions would be
added in addition to the voluntary water recommendations from a Stage I drought:
It shall be unlawful to:
- Water lawns, grass, shrubbery, trees, and flower and vegetable gardens except as follows:
a. Such watering may only be done between the hours of 8AM and 8PM.
b.Watering by a sprinkler system is limited to a rate of½ inch per week; or customers may water by
hand-held hose, with a container or with a drip irrigation system. Provided, however, that any
person regularly engaged in the sale of plants shall be permitted to use a minimal amount of water
at any time to keep plants living. - Introduce water into any ornamental fountain pool or pond or make similar use of water except to
keep fish alive in an existing pond. - Wash automobiles, trucks, trailers, boats, campers, or any other type of mobile equipment
including commercial washing establishments unless 50% of the water is recycled. The equipment may
be washed if it cannot be safely operated unless cleaned. - Operate water-cooled air conditioners or other equipment that does not recycle cooling water,
except when health and safety are adversely affected. - Fill newly constructed swimming and/or wading pools, which have been drained. A minimal amount
of water may be added to maintain continued operation of an existing pool. - Wash down outside areas such as streets, driveways, parking lots, office buildings, exteriors of
existing or newly constructed homes or apartments, sidewalks or patios, or use water for other
similar purposes unless done so for public safety or sanitation. - Use water from public or private fire hydrants for any purpose other than fire suppression or
other public emergency or by Town Water Dept staff. - Use water for dust control or compaction.
- Use potable water for fire department training or equipment testing unless required by State or
Federal regulations.
Black Creek Water Shortage Response Plan