§ 42-90. General.

(a)

Purpose and intent. Water conservation provides a public benefit through the reduction of non-essential water use and water losses. To ensure the continued availability of a safe and adequate water supply for the customers of the Newport News Waterworks System, it is necessary to control the demand for water. During prolonged or extended periods of high temperatures and below average rainfall and streamflow, or in acute emergencies impacting the water supply, it will be necessary to reduce, restrict or curtail potable water use in order to conserve the water supply to protect the welfare, safety, and health of the public.

(b)

Definitions. The following words and terms used in this article shall have the following meanings:

(1)

Alternate water source. A well or well system, which delivers ground water of suitable quantity and quality for the desired application.

(2)

City water. Water supplied by the city's waterworks department.

(3)

Minimize. Reduce water consumption to the lowest level technologically and economically feasible.

(4)

Recycling system. A water system that captures and reuses a minimum of fifteen (15) percent wastewater.

(Ord. No. 6155-05, § 1; Ord. No. 7204-15; Ord. No. 7614-20, § 1)

(Ord. No. 6155-05, § 1; Ord. No. 7204-15; Ord. No. 7614-20, § 1)