Introduction
The Director of Public Works and Utilities, or designated representative, shall keep the Mayor informed of the conditions of water supply, system usage and reservoir levels. When the Director of Public Works and Utilities deems it appropriate, using best professional judgment and considering weather conditions, weather forecasts, river flow conditions and water system operations, recommendations may be made to the Mayor for either initial implementation of the Water Management Plan or an acceleration to an appropriate Phase in the Plan. The Plan is intended to supplement activities of the Mayor's Water Conservation Task Force.
System Capabilities
The purpose of this Plan is to:
- Keep water use within pumping capacity and delivery capability, based on recommendations of the Lincoln Water System.
- Define procedures to be used when the above criteria cannot be met.
- Familiarize citizens, businesses and industry with procedures which may be implemented when voluntary or mandatory water restrictions are required.
Summer Water Use Curtailment Plan
- Phase 1 - Voluntary Conservation
- Phase 2 - Voluntary Designated Day Schedule for Outdoor Watering
- Phase 3 - Mandatory Designated Day Schedule for Outdoor Watering
- Phase 4 - Water Restriction Warning
Water Supply Restriction Plan
- Level 1 - Water Use Restriction Alert
- Level 2 - Water Use Restriction Emergency
- Level 3 - Water Use Restriction Crisis
Appendix
Enforcement
Enforcement of these guidelines shall be at the discretion of the Mayor and in accordance with Sections 17.26.010, 17.26.030, and 1.24.010 of the Lincoln Municipal Code and provisions of the Nebraska Civil Defense Act. (See Appendix "A", 4.)
