Tupelo |
Code of Ordinances |
Chapter 26. UTILITIES |
Article IV. WATER SUPPLY |
Division 2. SHORTAGES OF WATER |
§ 26-162. Water shortage alert.
(a)
If a water shortage occurs, the mayor is hereby authorized to issue a water shortage alert. The water shortage alert may call for voluntary conservation measures by industrial, commercial and residential consumers. The water shortage alert may recommend a program of water conservation, including, without limitation, no outdoor water usage or outdoor usage on alternate days only.
(b)
During the period of a water shortage alert, street washing shall be discontinued and outdoor water usage by the city shall conform to and comply with the voluntary measures recommended in a water shortage alert, unless expressly authorized by the mayor.
(Ord. of 5-3-88, § 2)