§ 26-161. Definitions.

The following words, terms and phrases, when used in this division, shall have the meanings ascribed to them in this section, except where the context clearly indicates a different meaning:

Water shortage means any condition where the rate of demand on the municipal water supply has exceeded the rate at which water is supplied to the municipal water system for a period of twenty-four (24) hours or more, or any set of circumstances which probably will lead to a water shortage crisis.

Water shortage crisis means:

(1)

Any condition where the public health, welfare and safety are or may be adversely affected by a shortage of available water;

(2)

Any loss or contamination of one (1) or more water wells or sources;

(3)

Any loss or contamination of one (1) or more water storage tanks or facilities; or

(4)

Any drought, extended dry period or other climatic condition significantly affecting water supply or demand.

(Ord. of 5-3-88, § 1)