demand reductions during crisis level shortages. In addition to the measures implemented in all prior stages, IRWD may impose any combination of the following mandatory measures. • Portable Irrigation Ban: Outdoor irrigation would be the initial target for any demand reductions or eliminations that cannot be met through voluntary measures and financial incentives related to adjustments in the budget-based rate structure. • Flow Restrictors: Under extreme conditions of noncompliance, IRWD could install flow restrictors in individual service lines. Thus, water would be available for drinking, cooking, sponge baths, and slow fill of toilet tanks, but showers and other high-volume type uses would not be possible. Under these conditions individual customer reaction would be severe. It would probably be necessary to augment the customer service field service staff to maintain surveillance of these services to assure that unauthorized changes are not made by the customer. • Mandatory Restrictions and Fines: IRWD’s ability to establish restrictions on water use and to possibly discontinue non- health and safety related service in the case of repeat violators is provided for under the CWC, Division 1, Chapters 3 and 3.5. 4.6 Operational Drought Control Measures Recycled water has proven to be a reliable and effective drought-resilient supply since sewage flows remain virtually unaffected by dry years. During a water supply shortage, IRWD will conduct an evaluation that will focus on expanding the authorized use of recycled water where it can replace potable water use. The following is a list of recycled water customer development programs that can be expanded during a water supply shortage:
a)
Potable Irrigation Conversions
b)
Industrial Process Water Conversions
c)
Cooling Towers Conversions
d)
Street Sweeping/Construction
e) Agricultural Customers Due to regulatory requirements, conversions and expansions of use may take longer to implement than other actions but can be expedited when feasible, particularly for projects that are already in progress.
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IRWD – 2025 Water Shortage Contingency Plan
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