E. Level Five (Crisis Shortage Condition – up to 50% shortage) Level 5 is a crisis shortage condition intended to address supply shortages between 41% and 50%. Measures considered under Level 5 would incorporate the actions taken under Level 4, and would include the following: • Implement pay to save incentive programs for industrial customers. • Review residential and landscape budgets and consider adjustments to target the elimination of all non-recycled outdoor uses. • Eliminate non ‐ recycled water outdoor use (100% reduction). The measures used in Level 5 are intended to eliminate all non-recycled outdoor use. The measures may require policy changes, enforcement mechanism and consequences such as ability to levy fines or penalties for violations. F. Level Six (Crisis Shortage Condition – exceeding 50% shortage) Level 6 is a crisis shortage condition intended to address supply shortages exceeding 50%. Measures selected under Level 6 would be designed to incorporate the objectives listed under Level 5, and achieve the following further reductions in use: • Review of residential water budgets and potential adjustments to target all uses not required for health and safety. • Use of flow restrictors on severely over-budget accounts that are non-responsive to outreach and other mandatory restrictions and enforcement, as necessary. At a Level 6, the Board may determine that it is necessary to use mandatory restrictions and possible discontinuation of non-health and safety related service to achieve the necessary demand reductions.
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IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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