BCVWD to Implement State Water Restrictions, But Doesn’t Mention the Basin Plan Restrictions

By: Libi Uremovic | Original Article at patch.com

BCVWD Agenda April 8

Item 4 Resolution 2015-02 Implementing Urban Watch Conservation Emergency Regulations Issued by the State Water Conservation Control Board

Emergency Regulations Extended:
All California water users continue to be prohibited from:
 Washing down sidewalks and driveways
 Washing a motor vehicle with a hose, unless the hose is fitted with a shut-off nozzle
 Operating a fountain or decorative water feature, unless the water is part of a
recirculating system

New Regulations:
All water users:
 Are prohibited from irrigating turf or ornamental landscapes during and 48 hours following measurable precipitation

Commercial businesses:
 Restaurants and other food service establishments can serve water to customers only on request
 Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily; notice of this option must be prominently displayed.

Enforcement
Although not specified in the emergency regulations, water suppliers may enforce these and other locally-imposed conservation requirements and impose locally-adopted fines using existing powers and practices (including exceptions or variances). The emergency regulations authorize water suppliers to impose fines on customers of up to $500 a day for violations of water use prohibitions.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Board of Directors of the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District declares the following:

A Level 2 Water Supply Shortage continues to exist within the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District service area.

2. The water conservation measures identified in this resolution are mandatory and violations are subject to penalties, fees, and remedies as described in the Water Code and District Rules and Regulations.

3. All persons using water provided by the Beaumont Cherry Valley Water District shall comply with the restrictions as defined in this resolution, except where recycled water or other non‐ potable water is used.

4. The application of potable water to outdoor landscapes in a manner that causes runoff such that water flows onto adjacent property, non‐irrigated areas, private and public walkways, roadways, parking lots, or structures is prohibited;

5. The use of a hose that dispenses potable water to wash a motor vehicle, except where the hose is fitted with a shut‐off nozzle is prohibited;

6. The application of potable water to sidewalks, and driveways is prohibited;

7. The use of potable water in a fountain or other decorative water feature, except where the water is part of a recirculating system is prohibited;

8. Irrigating turf or ornamental landscapes during and 48 hours after measurable precipitation is prohibited;

9. Restaurants and other food service establishments may only serve water to customers on request;

10. Operators of hotels and motels must provide guests with the option of choosing not to have towels and linens laundered daily; notice of this option must be prominently displayed;

11. Lawn watering, park, school and street median landscape watering is restricted to Monday, Wednesday, and Friday for addresses ending in odd numbers, and Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday for addresses ending in even numbers during the months of May through October.

For the months of November through April Odd addresses are limited to Monday and Friday and even addresses are limited to Tuesday and Saturday.

http://www.bcvwd.org/PDF_Files/bod_agendas/2015/04-08-2015%20Regular%20Board%20Meeting%20Agenda.pdf