Chapter 13.15
WATER CONSERVATION AND FIRE PREVENTION POLICIES

Sections:

13.15.010    Encouraged water conservation measures.

13.15.010 Encouraged water conservation measures.

The town council for the town of Whitestown encourages all users on its water utility system to practice water conservation measures at all times including, but not limited to, the following:

A. Judiciously sprinkling, watering, or irrigating shrubbery, trees, grass, ground covers, plants, vines, gardens, vegetables, or any other vegetation; eliminating wasteful sprinkling of impervious surfaces, such as streets and sidewalks;

B. Limiting water use while washing trucks, trailers, mobile homes, railroad cars or any other type of mobile equipment;

C. Limiting water use while cleaning sidewalks, driveways, paved areas, or other outdoor surfaces;

D. Repairing or replacing leaking water fixtures and service lines;

E. Using appliances such as clothes washers and dishwashers only when they are full;

F. Turning off the water while brushing teeth or shaving;

G. Using a higher lawnmower setting to provide natural ground shade and promote the soil’s water retention;

H. Washing cars with a bucket of soapy water and using a nozzle to stop the flow of water from the hose between rinsing;

I. Covering swimming pools when not in use to reduce evaporation. [Ord. 2012-09 (Exh. A)]