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12800 Ridge Roðd, sutter creek, cA9s685-9630
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Water Code Section 2.19 Water Conservation
Ïhe Amador Water Agency promotes an ongo¡ng
voluntary water conservat¡on program to ensure
that water supplies available to the Agency are put to their maximum reasonable and beneficiat use.
Water Conservation measures are put in place to help prevent the waste of water, and serve as a
guide for the Agency in response to water supply shortages and regional and state-wide impacts
from
drought and other emergency conditions.
The Agency recognizes that water is a scarce, natural resource that requires careful management not
only in times of drought, but at all times. The Agency is hereby establishíng permanent water
conservation measures that will be in effect at all times, regardless of whether a declared water
shortage is in effect. They are necessary to conserve water, enable effective water supply planning,
assure reasonable and beneficial use of water, and to prevent waste and unreasonable use of water.
Should customer actíons warrant, the Agency will issue violations and levy fees as appropriate per
the Amador Water Agency Water Code.
ln addition, the Agency has established four water
shortage stages and required conservation
measures for each. Each water shortage stage presents a goal for increased demand reductions to
meet the projected decrease in water supplies. Demand reductions are designed to minimize impacts
to the Agency's customers and community. The Agency's permanent water conservation measures
and four water shortage stages and required conservation measures are listed below.
Adopted 04-09-15 by
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Conservation under each stage applies to all customer classifications,
including Residential, Commercial, lndustriat, Ganal and Ditch Water
Customers.
Permane nt - Rec ommended Gonse rvat¡on
(Water Use Reductionl
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Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers prompfly.
Decorative water features (water fountains etc.) must recirculate and shall be leak-proof.
All landscapes shall be watered between Zp.m. and 9 a.m.
Any run'off or street flooding from outdoor irrigation is prohibited.
Use a shut-off nozzle on all hoses.
Washing down sidewalks and driveways is prohibited unless for public health/safety.
Use of pressure washing devÍces is recommended.
Unauthorized use of hydrants is prohibited. Authorization for use must be given by the
Agency per Water Gode Section 2.49(d)
Commercial, lndustrial, and institutional equipment must be properly maintained and in
full working order.
wash only full loads when machine washing dishes or clothes.
Use pool covers to minimize evaporation.
Restaurants should serve water to customers only upon request.
Use of water conservation kits supplied by AWA or other water utilities.
Adopted 04-09-L5 by Resolutio n
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All customers will observe practices to achieve up to a20o/o reduction in their monthly
water use over 2013 usage.
o Discontinue watering lawns and gardens or any other irrigation between the hourc of
9:00 a.m. and 7:00 p.m.
o Require restauranb to only selve water to customers upon request.
r All run'off and street flooding from outdoor irrigation is prohibited.
r No unattended watering except where automatic shut-off equipment is used.
o Automatic shut-off nozzles or valves are required when washing can¡ and other
vehicles.
r Washing sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and tennis courts with water is
prohibited.
o Emptying and refilling of swimming pools and hot tubs is prohibited.
o Maintaining pools, hot tubs and fire protection storage facilities at normal operating
levels is permitted.
r Drinking water used in decorative fountains must be rpcirculated.
o Drinking water may not be used in scenic ponds and lakes except for the minimum
amount needed to support existing aquatic tife.
o use of Gonservation kits supplied by AwA or other water utilities
o No irrigation of new landscaping wilt be permitted during a drought emergency for new
construction.
. Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers within 7 day(s).
' Water only three days per week for turf watering when using potable water.
r Plant containers, trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days
using only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigation
system or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off device.
Adopted 04-09-15 by Resolutio n 2OtS-Ol
staqe 2 - water warnino lup to 30% Reductiont
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All customers will observe practices to achieve up to a 30olo reduction in their monthty water
use
over 20{3 usage.
Discontinue watering lawns and gardens or any other irrigation between the hours of 9:00 a.m.
rnd 7:00 p.m.
Require restaurants to only serve water to customens upon request.
All run-off and street flooding from outdoor irrigation is prohibited.
No unattended watering except where automatic shut-off equipment is used.
Automatic shut-off nozzles or valves are required when washing cars and other vehicles.
Washing sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and tennis courts with water is prohibited.
Use of water conservation kits supplied by AWA or otherwater utilities.
Empging and refi[ing of swimming pools and hot tubs is prohibited.
Maintaining pools, hot tubs and fire protection storage facilities at normal operating levels
is
pcrmitted.
Drinking water may be used in decorative fountains, if equipped with a rccircul¡tion systcm.
Drinking weter may not be used in scenic ponds and lakes cxcept for the minimum emount
needed to tupport existing equatic life.
Applicetions for new ¡ervice connections sh¡ll be granted only on the condition that the water
shall be used for interior purposes and not for lawn or gardening watering or any other
irrigation use for the duration of the drought emergency.
No irrigation of new landscaping will be permitted during a drought emergency for new
construction.
Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers within S day(s).
Warm/Drv Season
'up to two days per week turf watering when using potable water.
'Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days
using only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigation
system or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off device.
Gool/Wet Season
'Turf shall not be watered unless utilizing non-potable water during extended dry spells.
'Plant containers, trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days
using only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigation
system or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off device.
Adopted 04-09-15 by Resolutíon 2OIS-07
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All customers wilf observe practices to achieve at least a
40o/o Redu ction)
4go/o reduction in their monthly water
use over 2013 usage.
Discontinue watering lawns and gardens or any other irrigation between the hours of 9:00
a.m.
and 7:00 p.m.
Require restaurants to only serve water to customers upon request.
All run-off and street flooding from outdoor irrigation is prohibited.
No unattended watering except where automatic shut-off equipment is used.
Automatic shut-off nozzles or valves are required when washing cars and other vehicles.
Washing sidewalks, driveways, patios, parking lots, and tennis courts with water is prohibited.
use water conservation kits supplied by AWA or other waûer utilities.
Emptying and refilling of swimming pools and hot tubs ls prohibited.
Maint¡ining pools, hot tubs and fire protection storage fecilíties ¡t normal operating levels i¡
permitted.
Drinking water mey be used in decor¡tivc fountains, if equipped with a recirculation system.
Drinking water may not be used in scenic ponds and lakes except for üre minimum amount
needed to support existing aquatic life.
Applications for new service connections sh¡ll be granted only on the condition that the water
sh¡ll be used for interior purposes and not for lawn or gardening watering or eny other
irrigation uso for the duration of the drought emergency.
No irrigation of new landscaping will be permitted during a drought emergency for new
construction.
Fix leaks or faulty sprinklers within 3 day(s).
Warm/Drv Season
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up to one day per week turf watering when using potable water.
Plant containers, trees, shrubs and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days
using only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigation
system or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off device.
Gool/Wet Season
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Turf shall not be watered unless utilizing non-potable water during extended dry spells.
Plant containers, trees, shrubs, and vegetable gardens may be watered additional days
using only drip irrigation or hand watering, provided that any such drip irrigation
system or hose is equipped with a working and activated automatic shut-off device.
Adopted 04-09-15 by Resolution 2OL5-O7
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Water use for public health and safety purposes only,
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Special provisions for recycled water will be handled on a case by case basis.
Enforcemen t
AWA'9 primary focus is customer education on the critical need to conserye our precious
water resources, however, failure to observe these mandatory water conservation measures
is a
violation of the law and therefore may be subject to fines.
The following lists the violation procedures of the Conservation Plan requirements.
Violations and
penalty assignments are at the discretion of the Board.
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First violation: A written warning that further violation will result in possible water restrictions
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Second violation: A water restriction device will be placed on the customer's meter for
oneweek and associated callfees will be charged to the customer.
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Thírd Violation: A water restriction device wíll be placed on the customer's meter for
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duration of the water drought or water emergency, and associated service callfees
will be
charged to the customer.
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Variances: May be granted from any of the above regulations and restrictions upon
application in writing stating in detailthe reason therefor.
Adopted 04-09-L5 by Resolutío n 2O\5-O7