Prohibited at all times

1. Water Loss
   • From breaks, leaks, or from other malfunctions in plumbing or distribution
   • It's prohibited to permit loss for any period of time after such loss of water should have reasonably been discovered and corrected
2. Water Runoff
   • From landscaped areas into, but not limited to, adjoining streets, sidewalks, or other paved areas.
   • Due to
     • excessive watering
     • or to incorrectly-directed or incorrectly-maintained sprinklers
3. Decorative Fountains and similar aesthetic structures
   • Water cannot be used to clean, fill, or maintain levels
   • Exceptions
     • Unless water is part of a recycling system
4. Washing Mobile Equipment
   • Including motor vehicles, trailers, boats, and other types of mobile equipment
   • Washing should be done only with a hand-held water container
   • Exceptions
     • A hose equipped with a positive shut-off nozzle for quick rinses
     • Washing done at the immediate premises of a commercial car wash or with reclaimed water

Effective September 2009, the following uses of water are prohibited:

• Installation of single pass cooling systems in buildings requesting new water connections; and,
• Installation of non-recirculating systems in new conveyor car wash systems and new commercial laundry systems.

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