Operating and CIP Budget Fiscal Year 2015-16

and the measures the City took last year in response to the 20% (Level 1) call for demand reductions, the 30% response plan includes the following provisions:

Level 2 Water Use Reduction Measures

 Irrigation limited to two days per week  Water leaks to be repaired within 48 hours  Filling of ornamental lakes and ponds prohibited except as needed to maintain aquatic life  Washing of cars prohibited except at commercial facilities recycling water  Filling of residential pools prohibited

Permanent and Level 1 (20%) Water Use Reduction Measures Currently Instituted Which Would Remain in Place During a Level 2 Shortage

 Washing down of hard or paved surfaces prohibited except to alleviate safety or sanitary hazards  Irrigating is prohibited between the hours of 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.  Irrigation is limited to no more than fifteen 15 minutes per day per station  Irrigation that causes or allows excessive water flow or runoff is prohibited  Water fountains and other decorative water features must recirculate water  Washing a vehicle requires the use of a hand-held bucket or a hand-held hose equipped with a positive self-closing water shut-off nozzle  Drinking water must only be served upon request at local food establishments  Motels must provide customers the option of not having towels and linen laundered daily.  Installation of single pass cooling systems is prohibited  Installation of nonrecirculating water systems is prohibited in new commercial conveyor car wash and new commercial laundry systems  Food preparation establishments must use water conserving dish wash spray valves  Commercial conveyor car wash systems must recycle water

Based on the City's experience in 2014, staff believes that a 30% reduction can be achieved by pursuing the following three strategies:

1. Declare a Level 2 Water Supply Shortage with a call for 30% reduction in water use as described in the City's Urban Water Management Plan; 2. Amend the City's water waste ordinance to include well water and to close loopholes in irrigation scheduling protocols; and 3. Significantly expand proactive water waste enforcement and customer engagement and education programs.

Each of these strategies will now be further described.

1. Declare Level 2 Water Supply Shortage - The Level 2 restrictions would further restrict water use beyond current levels. For the sake of balancing demands on the water system, staff recommends that the following schedule be considered:

City of Morgan Hill Comprehensive Water Report

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