§ 52.03. ADOPTION OF CONSERVATION MEASURES FOR RESIDENTIAL AND NONRESIDENTIAL USERS.

(A) Direct residential users shall adopt the following conservation measures by:

(1) Locating and repairing all leaks in faucets, toilets, and water-using appliances.

(2) Adjusting all water-using appliances to use the minimum amount of water in order to achieve the appliance's purpose.

(3) Using automatic washing machines and dishwashers only with full loads.

(4) Taking shorter showers and shallower baths.

(5) Turning off faucets while brushing teeth and the like.

(6) Turning off shower while soaping up.

(7) Setting temperature settings of hot water at least ten degrees lower to discourage lengthy shower-taking.

(8) Where plumbing fixtures can accommodate them, installing flow-restricting or other water-saving devices.

(9) Reducing the number of toilet flushes per day, each flush uses about five gallons of water; and to reduce water used per flush by installing toilet tank displacement inserts.

(10) Using sink and tub stoppers to avoid wasting water.

(11) Keeping a bottle of chilled water in the refrigerator.

(B) Direct nonresidential users shall adopt the following conservation measures by:

(1) Identifying and repairing all leaky fixtures and water- using equipment; and giving special attention to equipment connected directly to water lines, such as processing machines, steam-using machines, washing machines, water-cooled air conditioners, and furnaces.

(2) Assuring that valves and solenoids that control water flows are shut off completely when the water-using cycle is not engaged.

(3) Adjusting water-using equipment to use the minimum amount of water required to achieve its stated purpose.

(Ord. 5-1987, passed 5-4-87)