§ 4.16.030. Priorities and goals.

A.

Priority. Connection to the Recycled Water System shall be provided on a first-come, first-served basis, as long as infrastructure and recycled water supplies are available.

B.

Goals. The goals of this ordinance are as follows:

1.

Achieve conservation of potable water supplies by using recycled water for current and future demands. Recycled water uses may include:

(a)

Agricultural irrigation;

(b)

Commercial uses (including flushing toilets and urinals);

(c)

Construction use;

(d)

Industrial processes;

(e)

Landscape irrigation;

(f)

Landscape and/or recreational impoundments;

(g)

Wildlife habitat;

(h)

Groundwater recharge.

2.

Maintain recycled water quality through a stringent pretreatment program for industrial wastewater.

3.

Prevent direct human consumption of recycled water through:

(a)

Adherence to all applicable rules and regulations;

(b)

Posting of warning signs by the user;

(c)

Cross-connection/backflow prevention program.

4.

Control runoff of recycled water through monitoring of the installation and operation of all recycled water facilities and use areas.

5.

Monitor recycled water quality.

( Ord. No. 46-C, § 2(Exh. A), 5-27-2014 )