A. The Director may declare a Stage 1 Water Alert when an insufficient water supply appears likely due to water system or supply limitations or structural failure, or when a catastrophic incident threatens the existing water supply or water delivery system. The declaration may designate the entire City service area or a portion of the service area, if the shortage is not system-wide.

B. On publication of a declaration by the Director of a Stage 1 Water Alert, the Department will implement the drought management plan. The water alert will trigger an intensive public education and information program to assist all customers impacted by the shortage to understand the state of the emergency and the need for voluntary compliance. City personnel will direct resources to enforce all existing City codes that impact water use.

C. The Director may terminate the Stage 1 Water Alert when the Director determines that the conditions on which the Director declared the Stage 1 Water Alert no longer exist. (Ord. No. G-6741, § 2 (Exh. A), 2020)