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CITY OF MODESTO – DROUGHT CONTINGENCY PLAN (Revised December 1, 2015) *(Applies to all COM water users including residential, commercial, industrial, institutional, and private wells) Drought Stage 1 – Minor Shortage Potential Drought Stage II – Moderate Shortage Potential Drought Stage IIA – Medium Storage Potential Drought Stage III – Critical Shortage Potential Phasing Criteria * Extended periods of drought, associated with a warm, dry season, and due to lower than average precipitation and runoff. * Extended periods of drought, associated with a warm, dry season, and due to lower than average precipitation and runoff. * Extended periods of drought, associated with a warm, dry season, and due to lower than average precipitation and runoff. * Groundwater levels are dropping due to the increased use associated with a warm, dry season, and due to lower than average precipitation and runoff. * Production from wells is decreasing. *There is a possibility that customer demands and system pressure requirements cannot be met at all times. Reduction Objectives 10%-20% reduction in total water production from baseline. 20%-35% reduction in total water production from baseline. 30%-40% reduction in total water production from baseline. 35%-50% reduction in total water production from baseline. Requested Consumer Actions * Outdoor water use prohibited daily from noon - 7 p.m.* Odd-numbered addresses water W, F, Su Even-numbered addresses water, T, Th, Sa No outdoor water use on Mondays. * Car washing subject to above-cited limitations with use of a positive shutoff nozzle * Hosing concrete areas, building exteriors, etc.., is prohibited except for health/safety concerns and only with use of a positive shutoff nozzle. * Water leaks, once identified by home owner, must be repaired within 24 hours. * Restaurants encouraged serving water only on request. * Outdoor water use prohibited daily from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.* Odd-numbered addresses water W, Su Even-numbered addresses water, T, Sa No outdoor water use on Mondays, Thursdays, & Fridays. * Car washing subject to above-cited limitations with use of a positive shutoff nozzle * Hosing concrete areas, building exteriors, etc.., is prohibited except for health/safety concerns and only with use of a positive shutoff nozzle. * Water leaks, once identified by home owner, must be repaired within 24 hours. Odd-numbered addresses water Sunday Even-numbered addresses water Saturday * Outdoor water use prohibited Saturday and Sunday from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m.* No outdoor water use on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, & Fridays. * Car washing subject to above-cited limitations with use of a positive shutoff nozzle * Hosing concrete areas, building exteriors, etc.., is prohibited except for health/safety concerns and only with use of a positive shutoff nozzle. * Water leaks, once identified by home owner, must be repaired within 24 hours. * No outdoor water use except for trees shrubs by hand, and vegetation maintained through drip irrigation. * Car washing permitted at car wash facilities only. * Hosing concrete areas, building exteriors, etc.., is prohibited except for health/safety concerns and only with use of a positive shutoff nozzle. * Water leaks, once identified by home owner, must be repaired within 24 hours. * Restaurants prohibited from serving water except upon request. * Mandatory retrofit of low flow showerheads and toilets in homes when Remodeling occurs. * No use of outdoor fountains except for maintenance purposes. ---PAGE BREAK--- * New landscaping to comply with existing & future landscape ordinances. * Water meter installation on all new single-family homes. * Hours of restricted outdoor use may be extended to 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at Council discretion. * Restaurants and food service establishments prohibited from serving water except upon request. * New landscaping to comply with existing & future landscape ordinances. * Mandatory retrofit of low flow showerheads in homes when building remodeling occurs. * No use of outdoor fountains except for maintenance purposes. *Water meter installation on all new single-family homes. *No irrigating turf or ornamental landscapes during and 48 hours following measureable rain. * Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily and prominently display notice of this option. * Restaurants and food service establishments prohibited from serving water except upon request. * New landscaping to comply with existing & future landscape ordinances. * Mandatory retrofit of low flow showerheads in homes when building remodeling occurs. * No use of outdoor fountains except for maintenance purposes. *Water meter installation on all new single-family homes. *No irrigating turf or ornamental landscapes during and 48 hours following measureable rain. * Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily and prominently display notice of this option. *Moratorium on all new landscaping. *Building moratorium on all new connections, including new swimming pools. Penalties * for Excessive Use $ 50 Administrative Fee assessed upon 2nd violation. $200 Admin. Fee assessed upon 3rd violation (includes meter installation $500 Administrative fee assessed for each subsequent violation. $ 150 Administrative Fee assessed upon 2nd violation. $250 Admin. Fee assessed upon 3rd violation (includes meter installation $500 Administrative fee assessed for each subsequent violation. $ 150 Administrative Fee assessed upon 2nd violation. $250 Admin. Fee assessed upon 3rd violation (includes meter installation $500 Administrative fee assessed for each subsequent violation. $ 200 Administrative Fee assessed upon 2nd violation. $300 Admin. Fee assessed upon 3rd violation (includes meter installation $500 Administrative fee assessed for each subsequent violation. * Applies to residents inside the City limits or with a City of Modesto water service agreement. * Penalties assessed for violations occurring within 12 months of first violation.