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(M.S. 1Q3G.2S1) I provided in above Stage 2: Suspend lawn watering, vehicle washing, triggers golf course and park irrigation and other nonessential uses Note: The potential for water availability problems during the onset of a drought are almost impossible to predict. Significant increases in demand should be balanced with preventative measures to conserve supplies in the event of prolonged drought conditions. Notification Procedures. List methods that will be used to inform customers regarding conservation requests, water use restrictions, and suspensions. Customers should be aware of emergency procedures and responses that they may need to implement. Public service announcements, city web page, local access cable channel, utility bill stuffier or special mailing. E. Enforcement. Minnesota Statutes require public water supply authorities to adopt and enforce water conservation restrictions during periods of critical water shortages. Public Water Supply Appropriation During Deficiency. Minnesota Statutes 103G.241, Subdivision 1. Declaration and conservation. (a) if the governor determines and declares by executive order that there is a critical water deficiency, public water supply authorities appropriating water must adopt and enforce water conservation restrictions within their jurisdiction that are consistent with rules adopted by the commissioner. (b) The restrictions must limit lawn sprinkling, vehicle washing, golf course and park irrigation, and other nonessential uses, and have appropriate penalties for failure to comply with the restrictions. An ordinance that has been adopted or a draft ordinance that can be quickly adopted to comply with the critical water deficiency declaration must be included in the plan (include with other ordinances in Attachment 7 for Part III, Item 4). Enforcement responsibilities and penalties for non- compliance should be addressed in the critical water deficiency ordinance. Sample regulations are available at www.dnr.state.mn.us /waters Authority to Implement Water Emergency Responses. Emergency responses could be delayed if city council or utility board actions are required. Standing authority for utility or city managers to implement water restrictions can improve response times for dealing with emergencies. Who has authority to implement water use restrictions in an emergency? ❑ Utility Manager ® City Manager ❑ City Council or Utility Board ❑ Other (describe): Emergency Preparedness. If city or utility managers do not have standing authority to implement water emergency responses, please indicate any intentions to delegate that authority. Also indicate any other measures that are being considered to reduce delays for implementing emergency responses. City Code provides authority to city administrator to implement emergency conservation measures. PART III. WATER CONSERVATION PLAN Water conservation programs are intended to reduce demand for water, improve the efficiency in use and reduce losses and waste of water. Long -term conservation measures that improve overall water use efficiencies can help reduce the need for short-term conservation measures. Water conservation is an important part of water resource management and can also help utility Page 11 of 19 ::