service analysis on a two-year cycle. Adjustments to the water budgets and application of the Water Shortage Contingency Rates will be at the discretion of the Board. 4.4 End-Use Prohibitions Through adopted resolutions, IRWD has provisions for mandatory prohibitions of certain end uses, if necessary, based on the water shortage level declared. Examples of consumption reduction measures used by IRWD are summarized as follows: • Serving of drinking water: Only to be served upon request in eating or drinking establishments. • Car-washing and Pool-filling Bans: Demand reductions on car-washing and pool filling that cannot be achieved through voluntary measures and financial incentives related to adjustments in the budget-based rate structure would be attained through a ban on these actions. • Municipal Uses: Elimination of specific municipal uses such as unrequired hydrant flushing. • Construction Activities: Recycled water shall be required for construction activities, including earthwork, dust control and clean-up. IRWD may, at its discretion, waive this requirement if it can be demonstrated to IRWD’s satisfaction that compliance with the requirement imposes undue hardship. • Street Sweeping: The use of recycled water shall be required for street sweeping activities. IRWD may, at its discretion, waive this requirement if it can be demonstrated to IRWD’s satisfaction that compliance with the requirement imposes undue hardship. • Commercial Car Washes: Commercial conveyor and in-bay car wash systems must reuse water if equipped. • Common Interest Associations: Common interest associations shall not fine or assess owners of separate interests for reducing or eliminating the watering of vegetation or lawns unless the association uses only recycled water for irrigation of the association's common areas and recycled water is also available at the irrigated area of the separate interest. 4.5 Critical Shortage Measures In an emergency, the primary function of IRWD’s water supply system is to meet essential public health and safety needs. IRWD may determine that it is necessary to use mandatory restrictions and possible discontinuation of non-health and safety related service to achieve the necessary
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